The government has filed an appeal against the acquittal of all accused, including Tarique Rahman, in the high-profile 21st August grenade attack case.
The Attorney General’s office confirmed on Wednesday (March 19) that an appeal has been lodged against the acquittal of all the accused in the 21st August grenade attack case, including Tarique Rahman, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, and former state minister for home Lutfozzaman Babar, who was sentenced to death.
On January 12, the High Court overturned the verdict of the lower court, acquitting the accused in the 2004 grenade attack that targeted then-opposition leader Sheikh Hasina. The High Court bench, consisting of Justice A.K.M. Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain, declared the trial proceedings in the case to be illegal, ruling that the charges against the accused were not legally sustainable.
Liberty News’ court correspondent states that the court found the charge sheet filed in the case to be legally defective, rendering the lower court’s judgment invalid. The state has now moved to appeal the decision, aiming to reinstate the previous sentences and hold the accused accountable.
Further details are expected to follow.
