Ex-Jamaat MP Khaleq appeals against death sentence

Court Correspondent: Dhaka, Apr-24,

Satkhira district Jamaat Amir and former Jamaat lawmaker Abdul Khaleq Mondol, who has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in a case of crimes against humanity, has filed an appeal against the conviction.

Mujahidul Islam Shaheen, lawyer of the accused in the case confirmed the matter to the media.

Earlier on March 24, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced Abdul Khaleq Mandal alias Jallad Khaleq and Khan Roknuzzaman, who is absconding, to death in a case of crimes against humanity.

There were four accused in the case. Among the accused, Abdullah-hil Baki and Zahirul Islam Tekka Khan died during the trial.

Charges were framed against the accused on March 5, 2018. A formal complaint was lodged in the case on March 19, 2017.

The accused have been charged with seven counts of crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, detention and torture. Although seven charges were brought against the accused, six charges were presented before the tribunal.

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