Ex-IGP Mamun conditionally pardoned in July Uprising case, full order published

The International Crimes Tribunal has granted a conditional pardon to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun in the case related to the July uprising, on the condition that he fully and truthfully reveals what he knows about the killings and crimes that took place.

The full written order, issued by the three-member tribunal led by Justice Golam Mortuza Majumder, was made public on Saturday (July 12). The order was originally passed on Thursday.

According to the tribunal, charges were formally filed on July 10 against three individuals: Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun. All three were charged with crimes against humanity under the International Crimes Tribunal Act, 1973. While Mamun appeared in court, the other two accused are currently absconding.

In court, Mamun admitted responsibility and expressed his willingness to share everything he knows about the killings and those involved. His lawyer, Zayed Bin Amjad, formally requested the court to pardon Mamun in exchange for his full cooperation.

The chief prosecutor agreed to the conditional pardon, and the tribunal approved the request. As part of the conditions, Mamun must testify as a witness and provide all relevant information that could assist the court in prosecuting the case.

The tribunal also ordered that Mamun be kept separate from other prisoners in jail for safety reasons and instructed prison authorities to ensure his protection.

Mamun told the court, "The allegations of murder and genocide during the July–August movement are true. I accept my guilt and want to help the court reveal the full truth."

With this, the tribunal has officially accepted Mamun's plea and issued the full written order outlining the terms of his conditional pardon.