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PM Tarique Rahman was Tortured at 'Aynaghor' during 1/11, says Tribunal Chief Prosecutor
Tribunal chief prosecutor Md Aminul Islam says witnesses allege Tarique Rahman was tortured at DGFI's Aynaghor during 1/11 and evidence was destroyed.
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In a Nutshell:
- International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said Tarique Rahman was detained and tortured at DGFI’s Joint Interrogation Centre during the 1/11 period.
- He said the claim was based on witness accounts gathered by investigators.
- The prosecutor alleged that evidence had been destroyed and parts of the facility covered with walls after August 5, 2024.
Why it matters
The allegation concerns the current prime minister and a detention facility already linked to cases of enforced disappearance and torture. Preserving the site and its evidence is essential for establishing what happened and holding those responsible to account through a fair trial.
What we think
Claims of torture and destroyed evidence must be investigated through documents, witness testimony and forensic examination, regardless of the political identities involved. Authorities must preserve the facility, disclose credible findings and ensure the proceedings do not become a tool for political retaliation.