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| AL leader confesses link to mutiny |
| 2009-10-07 |
| [Bangla Daily Star] Retired BDR member Torab Ali, also a ward-level Awami League leader, yesterday confessed to his involvement before a court in the BDR mutiny on February 25-26 at Pilkhana Headquarters. After 15-day remand in four phases by the CID investigators, the retired BDR member confessed this before metropolitan magistrate Farhana Ferdous under section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. CID's Senior Assistant Superintendent Abdul Kahar Akond, also the chief investigation officer of the mutiny case, told The Daily Star, "Torab Ali has confessed his involvement in the mutiny." He, however, declined to disclose anything more. With the confession of Torab Ali, a total of 416 people, including BDR men and civilians, have given their confessional statements before magistrates on different dates. Torab was arrested on March 10, from his residence near Pilkhana in the capital. Besides, a total of 1889 BDR jawans and 27 civilians have been shown arrested for their alleged involvement with the incidents. Of them, 1650 BDR jawans and civilians were placed on remand by the CID. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 BHARAT RAKSHAK/TOPIX > INDIA'S NAXALITE THREAT CONTINUES TO GROW [despite New Delhi's designation as Terror Org-Movement] + MAOISTS/NAXALS VOW ALL-OUT WAR [iff India proceeds wid planned offensive]. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2009-10-07 01:50 |