Verdict in Chankharpul six-murder case postponed until January 26

The verdict in the crimes against humanity case concerning the killing of six people in Chankharpul during the July uprising in the capital was not delivered today.

Instead, the International Crimes Tribunal has rescheduled the delivery of the judgment for January 26.

On Tuesday, at around 11:30am, a three-member bench of International Crimes Tribunal-1, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, announced the new date.

The prosecution said the verdict was deferred as the judgment has yet to be finalised.

The tribunal had earlier set January 20 for the verdict after both the prosecution and defence completed their arguments.

On July 14, the tribunal framed charges against all eight accused and ordered the trial to begin.

Case records show that police opened fire on a peaceful student protest in the Chankharpul area on August 5, 2024, killing several people, including Shahriar Khan Anas, Sheikh Junaid, Md Yakub, Md Rakib Howlader, Md Ismamul Haque and Manik Mia Shahrik, and injuring many others.