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From Daily Star · (5m ago) English

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  • The defence for former minister Hasanul Haq Inu argued at the International Crimes Tribunal-2 that prosecutors failed to prove his involvement in the killing of six people in Kushtia.
  • Defence counsel stated Inu was not present in Kushtia during the July unrest and was not a member of parliament at the time of the alleged killings.
  • In separate proceedings, a forensic expert testified on the authenticity of audio clips related to alleged instructions given by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in another crimes against humanity case.

The defense team for former minister Hasanul Haq Inu has presented a robust argument before the International Crimes Tribunal-2, asserting that the prosecution has fallen short of establishing any concrete evidence linking him to the tragic killings of six individuals in Kushtia. Our legal representatives have meticulously detailed how the prosecution's case relies on weak testimony, with only a single witness claiming Inu gave orders, yet failing to provide specifics on when or how such an order was issued.

Crucially, the defense highlighted that Inu was neither present in Kushtia during the period of the unrest nor a member of parliament at the time of the alleged offenses. This challenges the very basis of the charges, emphasizing that the prosecution has not demonstrated his direct or indirect involvement. As the president of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, Inu's position and actions are under intense scrutiny, and this defense aims to dismantle the accusations by focusing on factual inaccuracies and lack of credible evidence.

In parallel, the proceedings have seen testimony from a forensic expert regarding audio recordings. The expert's findings on the authenticity of a purported conversation involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other political figures in a separate case are significant. While this case focuses on Inu, the broader context of these trials, involving alleged crimes against humanity, continues to be a focal point of national attention. The meticulous examination of evidence, whether testimonial or digital, is paramount to achieving justice, and our legal system is committed to this rigorous process.

Only one prosecution witness claimed the killings took place on Inuโ€™s order, but could not specify when or how such an order was given.

โ€” Defence counselThe defense team highlighted the weakness of the prosecution's evidence against former minister Hasanul Haq Inu.
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