In late January, Kishoreganj police submitted a list of 'high-profile' suspects related to the July uprising to the political wing of the Special Branch (SB). Former President Abdul Hamid ranked 39th on the list. Despite the notification, Hamid departed the country Wednesday night, accompanied by his younger son Riyad Ahmed and brother-in-law Dr. Naushad Khan. He used a diplomatic passport for immigration clearance. Additional IGP Motiur Rahman confirmed that a committee was formed Thursday night to investigate the matter, and said the list of inquiry points is being finalized.