International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam has revealed a suspected link between an individual from the cultural arena and the high-profile Sagar-Runi murder case.
However, he declined to disclose the identity of the person.
Speaking to journalists at his office on Sunday, Aminul clarified that the ICT investigation agency is not investigating the murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, as the case is being handled by another agency.
He explained that during investigations, agencies sometimes uncover clues or information related to other cases, which is how these new details emerged.
“We have found clues regarding the Sagar-Runi murder, but I cannot disclose the name or identity,” Islam said. Aminul added that the information is currently being verified, and the suspect is under surveillance.
“But I can say this much – a connection has been found between a cultural personality and the Sagar-Runi incident,” he stated.
The chief prosecutor did not provide details regarding the nature of the suspect’s involvement or the specific basis of the information. He noted that if more authentic or reliable information is uncovered through further investigation, it will be shared with the relevant officer of the investigation agency.
“We are verifying the details, and the individual is under surveillance. If more authentic findings emerge after further investigation, we will assist the relevant PBI (Police Bureau of Investigation) officer with the information,” Islam said.
Journalist couple Sagar and Runi were murdered on 11 February 2012 in their rented flat in West Rajabazar in the capital, Dhaka. The investigation into the case has faced numerous questions and uncertainties over the years.
Aminul also clarified the judicial jurisdiction of the case, stating that it is an individual murder case that must be tried in the relevant Sessions Court.
He emphasised that there is no scope for the case to be tried in the International Crimes Tribunal, and the trial will proceed in a regular criminal court.
