Former DIG Abdul Jalil Mondal Seeks to Become State Witness in Shapla Chattar Case
The application was submitted on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, before a three-member judicial panel led by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Mozumder, Chairman of the International Crimes Tribunal-1. During the hearing, the former police official not only sought to testify as a state witness but also applied for bail. However, after a lengthy hearing, the tribunal rejected his bail plea and ordered him to remain in prison.
The move by Abdul Jalil Mondal to become a state witness in this high-profile case has sparked fresh discussions across both political and legal circles. According to legal experts, by testifying as a state witness, he may have the opportunity to present previously unknown information regarding the operational decisions and events of that controversial 2013 raid. Despite his willingness to cooperate with the prosecution, the tribunal's decision to deny bail means he will remain in custody as the trial progresses. Detailed information regarding the next steps in the case proceedings has yet to be released by the tribunal.
