Conspiracies on to obstruct uprising trials

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Muhammad Tajul Islam yesterday alleged that individuals accused of crimes against humanity during the July uprising made significant financial investments to obstruct the trial.

"We have received specific information indicating that when these accused and their associates realised their trials were inevitable, they engaged in various conspiracies," he told a private TV channel.

He claimed that the accused fabricated stories to discredit the tribunal and undermine its credibility. "To support their propaganda, they launched targeted projects and made financial investments," he added.

Tajul urged the public to stand by the tribunal against the impending wave of propaganda, warning that without public support, it would be difficult for the investigation agency and prosecution to ensure justice for the martyrs.

"Any lapse in our efforts could disrupt the investigation and judicial proceedings," he emphasised.

He stated that once the prosecution presents its findings in court, the nation will understand the significance of their work. "There will be many surprises," he remarked.

"We cannot reveal everything at this moment. Premature exposure of investigative findings could allow the accused and fugitives to mislead the proceedings and exploit the situation, harming case management," he cautioned.

He asserted that the evidence against the accused is entirely based on the truth and urged not to make the trial unnecessarily controversial.

"We will prove each accused person's responsibility in court through the truth. The judicial process cannot be undermined, questioned, or harmed," Tajul concluded.