Four accused, including former Shahbagh police inspector Arshad Hossain, were produced before International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Tuesday morning in connection with the July Revolution killings at Dhaka’s Chankharpul area. The case involves the murder of Shahriar Khan Anas and five others, allegedly through indiscriminate police firing. The three-member tribunal, led by Chairman Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, is set to deliver its verdict after eight months of formal proceedings.

According to the prosecution, the state presented testimony from 26 witnesses and extensive documentary, audio, video, and forensic evidence, including recorded conversations, wireless messages, and weapon issuance records. Prosecutor Gazi Tamim stated that the evidence conclusively proved the charges and sought maximum punishment, confiscation of fugitives’ properties, and compensation for victims’ families.

The case names eight police officials, four of whom are in custody while the others remain fugitives. This will be the second verdict related to crimes against humanity committed during the 2024 July Revolution, following the tribunal’s earlier ruling against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her associates.