Families of six people killed in Chankharpul during the July mass uprising have sought a revision of the verdict delivered by the International Crimes Tribunal in a crimes against humanity case.
Motasim Billah Mahfuz, Legal Cell Secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, submitted a memorandum to the ICT Registrar on Tuesday on behalf of the families, in their presence.
The memorandum said those killed in the July 2024 violence would be remembered as martyrs whose sacrifices strengthened the struggle for democracy, human rights and justice, but expressed deep concern over the verdict delivered on Monday over the Chankharpul atrocities.
The families argued that the ruling was legally flawed, as clear video evidence was not adequately reflected in the judgement, which they said ran counter to fundamental principles of justice. They also questioned the consistency of the verdict, noting that while senior officers received the death penalty, the principal accused were not adequately punished.
Describing the ruling as contrary to the spirit of the July movement, the families warned it could set an adverse precedent and influence the broader trial process for crimes against humanity, and urged the tribunal to revise the verdict to ensure justice.
