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“Law enforcement agencies were used, victims were taken to different locations, and staged ‘arms recovery’ incidents were carried out before they were killed in so-called crossfires. The same narrative was repeatedly presented in each case.”

The prosecution has already instructed its investigation agency to compile a nationwide list of such incidents, he added.

He added that once a comprehensive list is prepared, the tribunal would determine which cases warrant adjudication under its mandate.

The chief prosecutor also raised concerns over overlapping investigations and multiple cases filed regarding the atrocities during the 2024 student movement against discrimination. Since August 5, numerous cases have been lodged nationwide -- both with police stations and with courts -- often naming hundreds of accused in a single case.

“In many cases, 400 to 500 people have been named. We don’t believe all of them are guilty. There are both perpetrators and innocent individuals,” he said, warning of “pick-and-choose” practices.

Aminul alleged that inconsistencies have been found, including submitting final reports for some, and, in some cases, allowing actual perpetrators to evade justice while innocent people remain in jail.

To address the issue, the prosecution has sought details of all cases filed across the country after August 5, 2024. “We have already received copies of around 500 to 700 cases. We expect to have all cases from across the country within a couple of days,” he said.

A dedicated team will review the cases to ensure that no offender escapes justice and no innocent suffers, he added.

The chief prosecutor also warned against the misuse of cases for harassment or financial gain. “If we find that anyone has filed false cases to harass others, we will recommend action against them under existing laws,” he said, referring to allegations of “case trading”.