The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has taken cognizance of two cases of crimes against humanity in connection with the abduction and torture of opposition members by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Task Force Interrogation (TFI) cell and the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) during the Awami League’s long rule. A total of 30 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, have been accused in the case.
Chairman of the Tribunal-1 Justice Md. Akhtaruzzaman on Wednesday. A three-member bench headed by Justice Golam Mortuza Majumder took cognizance of the allegations. At the same time, an arrest warrant was issued against the accused.
Among the accused are five former directors general of the DGFI.
