Staff Reporter :
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has granted a conditional pardon to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun after he confessed to involvement in the July massacre and agreed to testify as a state witness.
According to the tribunal’s written order, published on Saturday, the decision to pardon Mamun was made on 10 July. The order makes it clear that the pardon is contingent upon his full cooperation with the court, including the provision of a comprehensive and truthful testimony about his own role and that of his associates in the atrocities.
The tribunal stated that Mamun must provide all information he possesses regarding the July massacre and name all individuals involved in the crimes, to the best of his knowledge. He has also been instructed to appear before the court whenever required to testify.
For security reasons, the tribunal has ordered prison authorities to ensure Mamun remains separated from other inmates during his detention.
Mamun’s counsel, Advocate Zayed Bin Amjad, told reporters that the conditional pardon would only be effective if his client fully complies with all the obligations of a state witness. “He must assist the tribunal in exposing the truth behind the July killings,” Amjad said.
On 10 July, Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun formally admitted before the ICT to committing crimes against humanity during the mass uprising that took place between July and August last year. He confirmed the allegations of killings and massacres, expressed remorse, and stated his willingness to help the court establish the full truth.
Mamun’s testimony is expected to be a crucial development in the ongoing investigation into the deadly crackdown during the anti-government protests of 2024, which claimed numerous lives and prompted widespread condemnation.
