DHAKA TRIBUNE- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants against 11 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her former defense adviser Major General (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, and former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed.
These warrants were issued in connection with allegations of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings over the past 15 years.
The tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, passed the order following a plea from Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam.
The ICT directed the police to present the arrested individuals on February 12.
The tribunal also ordered that Major General (sacked) Ziaul Ahsan, who is currently incarcerated in connection with other cases, be shown arrested and presented on the same date.
Victims and their families, who have suffered from enforced disappearances, were present at the tribunal during the proceedings.