The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday took cognisance of formal charges against former Jessore superintendent of police (SP) Anisur Rahman and eight others in a crimes against humanity case over the shooting of two Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders in a staged gunfight in Chaugachha, Jessore. The tribunal also issued arrest warrants against five of the accused and ordered three others to appear before it on February 16. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam represented the prosecution, assisted by Prosecutors Gazi MH Tamim, Mizanul Islam, Tarek Abdullah and others. According to the prosecution, the then SP Anisur Rahman later ordered subordinate police officers to shoot the two detainees in their legs. Apart from Anisur Rahman, arrest warrants have been issued against former Chaugachha police station officer-in-charge Mashiur Rahman, SI Mokhles, SI Jamal and SI Majedul.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 01, 2026 11:18 UTC