In the crimes against humanity case over the killing of six people in Kushtia during the July-August mass uprising in 2024, four accused including Awami League joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif have been sentenced. Following the verdict announced by International Crimes Tribunal-2, a sense of relief has been observed among the general people and victim families in Kushtia.
Along with Hanif's death penalty, District Awami League President Sadar Uddin Khan, General Secretary Asgar Ali, and Ataur Rahman Ata were sentenced to imprisonment until death. Local residents and July fighters view this verdict as a major step toward justice and have demanded swift execution of the judgment.
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