Freedom fighter Iqbal Chowdhury has testified as the fourth witness in a case involving abduction and torture at the Joint Interrogation Cell, known as Ayenaghar, during the Awami League’s fifteen-year rule. He gave his statement before the three-member panel of International Crimes Tribunal-1, chaired by Justice Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, describing severe torture after being abducted for his writings critical of India and the Awami League.
In his testimony, Iqbal said he was subjected to electric shocks and beaten with sticks on his legs and ankles. He recounted being interrogated about his war role and his Facebook posts criticizing the government and Indian influence. He described being detained for a year, held in a high-walled room with blood-like stains and writings, and hearing sounds suggesting proximity to the Dhaka Cantonment area. He later recognized Lt. Col. Hasinur Rahman during detention.
Iqbal stated he was released on April 25, 2019, and later learned the facility was under DGFI control. He held then–Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several military officials responsible for his torture and demanded justice.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ০৫ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১৬: ৩৮ আওয়ামী লীগের দেড় দশকের শাসনামলে জয়েন্ট ইন্টারোগেশন সেলে (জেআইসি) বা আয়নাঘরে গুম ও নির্যাতনের মামলায় ফাঁসির দণ্ডপ্রাপ্ত শেখ হাসিনা ও সাবেক-বর্তমান ১২ সেনা কর্মকর্তার বিরুদ্ধে চতুর্থ সাক্ষী হিসেবে জবানবন্
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