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Published : 31 Mar 2026, 12:27 AM
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said all those involved in attacks during the July Uprising will face justice -- regardless of affiliation or uniform.
Speaking during a parliament session on Monday, he said those who carried out armed attacks on protesters and civilians would be treated as criminals.
“Whoever carried out armed attacks against the July Uprising participants and the general public -- whatever uniform they wore, whichever force they belonged to, including Awami League-backed groups like Jubo League and Chhatra League -- they are all offenders,” he said.
The remarks came in response to a supplementary question from MP Zainal Abedin Faruq of Noakhali-2 during a session chaired by Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal.
The minister said cases had already been filed and urged others to come forward if they had not.
“All cases will be properly investigated. It is the responsibility of the judiciary to deliver justice,” he said.
Responding to another question from MP Akhter Hossen of Rangpur-4 regarding alleged misconduct by police during the July Uprising, the minister said the government was committed to providing legal and constitutional protection to those involved in the Uprising.
He referred to the “July Fighters Protection Ordinance”, introduced during the interim government, which has since been placed before parliament.
“A parliamentary committee has reviewed it, and there is consensus to pass it as a bill,” he said.
The minister also addressed calls from the Awami League for accountability over deaths during the unrest, saying some incidents occurred in the context of violent confrontations on the streets.
“Those who carried out killings and attacks like an invading force during the uprising faced resistance from the public. Some may have died or been injured in that context,” he said.
On cases filed against police personnel over incidents including July, he said investigations were ongoing under different legal frameworks, including the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and the Penal Code.
“Some cases have already seen chargesheets submitted,” he added.
He also noted that verdicts had been delivered in a few cases involving ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and some of her associates, including her home minister.
The minister reiterated that the government would not interfere in judicial proceedings.
“The courts will operate independently. We do not intend to interfere. This is the rule of law we seek to establish,” he said.
He added, “All cases of enforced disappearance, killings and massacres in this country will be brought to justice.”
