Demanding Hasanul Haque Inu’s release: JSD’s procession turns violent on the streets

BD Digest Correspondent
The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) has held a huge protest march and rally in the capital to protest the completion of the judicial proceedings in the case of JSD President Hasanul Haque Inu at the International Crimes Tribunal-2 and his re-sentencing to prison.

The hearing of the case concluded on Thursday with the closing statement of the government’s chief prosecutor. Tribunal Chairman Justice Nazrul Islam announced that the case would be kept pending for a verdict.

After the hearing, Barrister Sifat Mahmud Shuvo, the lawyer for the defendant, spoke to reporters at the court premises. He said that they have presented all the information and evidence legally and are expressing hope for justice.

Immediately after Hasanul Haque Inu was taken from the tribunal to jail, the leaders and activists present erupted in protest. The procession, which started from the High Court premises, circled the important roads of the capital and ended with a short rally in front of the JSD office on Bangabandhu Avenue.

The central leaders of the JSD addressed the rally after the procession. They called Hasanul Haque Inu a ‘national hero’ and demanded his immediate and unconditional release.

JSD Vice President Shafi Uddin Molla, Hasanul Haque Inu has fought for democracy all his life. He has been imprisoned due to political vendetta. We demand his immediate release.

Among others, JSD Joint General Secretary Mirza Md. Anwarul Haque spoke at the rally. The speakers warned that they would ensure the release of their leader through street protests.

It is to be noted that the tribunal can announce the verdict in this case any day after today’s hearing. Security arrangements were quite tight throughout the area today.