Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced today that the government will not establish a new investigation commission regarding the 2009 Pilkhana killings. He stated that the existing national independent investigation commission’s recommendations would be followed gradually, noting that he had briefly reviewed the suggestions but had not yet gone through the entire report.
After paying respects at the Banani Military Graveyard on National Martyred Army Day, Salahuddin informed journalists that he wished to rectify his previous comments made without a full examination of the report. He clarified that despite mentioning the formation of a new commission on February 23, the government would focus on executing the recommendations presented by the previous independent investigation commission.
Highlighting the importance of respecting the judicial process, the minister mentioned ongoing trials and appeals, indicating a commitment to completing these proceedings. He assured the families of the victims and the nation that justice would be served for the Pilkhana killings to prevent any such tragic incidents in the future.
Emphasizing the significance of upholding Bangladesh’s sovereignty and independence, Salahuddin condemned the Pilkhana mutiny as a threat to the nation. He reiterated that the government’s priority was to implement the existing commission’s report gradually, rather than forming a new investigative body.
The Pilkhana massacre in 2009 resulted in the deaths of 74 individuals, including 57 high-ranking military officials, during a mutiny at the former BDR headquarters.