The International Crimes Tribunal-2 in Bangladesh on Thursday sentenced two police officers to death for the killing of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayeed during the July uprising. The tribunal, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, found ASI Amir Hossain and Constable Sujan Chandra Roy guilty of crimes against humanity. Three former senior police officials received life imprisonment, while several university officials, teachers, and student leaders were given prison terms ranging from three to ten years.

The case involved 30 accused, of whom six were arrested and 24 remain fugitives. The prosecution presented CCTV footage from the university gate showing the events of July 16, 2024, when police attacked protesters marching toward the campus. Abu Sayeed was shot multiple times and died on the way to the hospital. The tribunal heard arguments from both prosecution and defense before delivering the verdict.

The judgment marks a significant legal outcome related to the July 2024 protests in Rangpur, holding law enforcement and university officials accountable for their roles in the deadly incident.