Forensic tests still feasible for Gopalganj victims: Home Adviser
He stated that the families of the deceased declined to consent to post-mortem examinations.
The government may consider exhuming the bodies of the five individuals killed during the National Citizen Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj for post-mortem examinations if deemed necessary, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday.
Speaking to reporters after inspecting the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, he said, “Post-mortems were not conducted because the victims' families did not give consent. However, if the government finds it necessary, autopsies can still be carried out.”
He noted that the entire incident in Gopalganj was aired live by the media, leaving little scope to hide anything. “It all unfolded in full public view,” he said.
When asked about who was responsible for the deadly clash, the adviser said a high-level investigation committee has already been formed. “The report from the committee will uncover the true causes behind the incident,” he added.
On the airport terminal, he said the new facility, once fully operational, will help reduce passenger congestion and enhance service delivery.
Jahangir Alam also said the Ministry of Home Affairs is fully ready to manage immigration services at the terminal, with around 400 personnel expected to be assigned.
When asked about the inauguration of the terminal, he replied, “That falls under the jurisdiction of another ministry. But everything under the Home Ministry’s scope is fully ready.”
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