Defense lawyer Aminul Gani Tito claimed that Barrister Mir Ahmed Bin Kashem Arman had been in hiding for eight years and was not abducted by any law enforcement agency. The statement came during cross-examination in the International Crimes Tribunal-1, chaired by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder, in a case concerning alleged crimes against humanity linked to the TFI Cell.

During questioning, Tito told Arman that his book describing his disappearance was false, which Arman denied. Arman also said that he could not provide certain clothing items requested by the investigating officer because they were not preserved. A documentary about Arman’s disappearance was shown in court, featuring CCTV footage of him wearing a lungi, T-shirt, and towel around his neck. Tito suggested the footage was staged for the documentary, but Arman rejected that claim.

The tribunal scheduled the next cross-examination for March 10 after defense lawyer Tabarak Hossain sought time on behalf of seven accused, including Lt. Col. Sarwar Bin Kashem. The prosecution was represented by Mizanul Islam and others.