Staff Reporter:
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the process is underway to bring back the accused involved in the Osman Hadi murder case who are currently absconding in India, in accordance with the prisoner exchange agreement.
He made the statement on Thursday after paying tribute to the martyred police members of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the Rajarbagh Police Memorial in the capital on the occasion of Independence and National Day.
Responding to a question from journalists regarding the handover of the accused from India, the minister said, “A formal request has been sent through diplomatic channels via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to bring back the accused in the Osman Hadi murder case. The process of handing them over to Bangladesh under the prisoner exchange agreement is ongoing.”
At the time, the minister said, “On the night of March 25, 1971, the first massacre began at Rajarbagh Police Lines. It was in this context that the declaration of independence came. Then Major Ziaur Rahman, upon hearing of the massacre, declared a revolt in Chattogram and on March 27 formally announced independence from the Kalurghat radio station, seeking support from the international community.” He described this as the “true history” of Bangladesh’s independence.
Recalling the sacrifices of the martyrs, the Home Minister said, “The Liberation War began with the bloodshed of police members at Rajarbagh. The nation will remember their sacrifice with deep respect forever.”
