The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has scheduled January 22 for delivering an order on charge framing against seven accused, including two top leaders of the banned organization Chhatra League, in a case over killings during the July Revolution. The accused include Chhatra League president Saddam Hossain and general secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Inan. The three-member panel, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, fixed the date after hearing both prosecution and defense arguments.

According to the source, the prosecution, represented by Mizanul Islam and Gazi M.H. Tamim, argued for formal charges and trial initiation, citing individual responsibility of the accused. Defense lawyers Lokman Hawlader and Ishrat Jahan claimed their clients were not involved and sought discharge due to lack of evidence. The tribunal had earlier issued arrest warrants after the accused failed to appear on January 8 and were later deemed absconding.

The prosecution had submitted formal charges on December 18, leading the tribunal to accept the allegations and issue warrants. Law enforcement agencies reported being unable to locate the accused at their listed addresses, prompting a public notice on December 30.