The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has ordered authorities to produce former army major, Mozzaffar Hossain, in court on 23 July following a successful plea by the prosecution.
The former army officer, a key suspect in the assassination of martyred President Ziaur Rahman and facing serious allegations of crimes against humanity, was finally apprehended after 45 years on the run.
Mozaffar’s four-and-a-half-decade stint as a fugitive came to an end on the night of 15 July when law enforcement tracked him down to a residence in Banani, Dhaka.
He was handed over to the Dhaka Cantonment Military Police the following day.
During the tribunal hearing, Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam confirmed that Mozaffar remains in military custody, arguing that his presence before the court is crucial given the severity of the charges.
The prosecution’s investigation has also brought former army officer Masud Uddin Chowdhury into focus, revealing significant ties between the two during the Awami League’s tenure. Preliminary evidence links Mozaffar to atrocities committed during the turbulent “One-Eleven” era of 2007, with further inquiries currently underway.
Prosecutors now plan to formally record Mozaffar’s arrest under tribunal jurisdiction, paving the way for a joint, face-to-face interrogation of both Mozaffar and Masud Uddin Chowdhury.
