Staff Reporter :
The elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Khalilur Rahman, a death-row convict for committing crimes during the Liberation War in 1971 in Netrokona.
He was arrested late on Tuesday night (Sep 27) from Savar.
RAB spokesperson Khandaker Al Moin confirmed the news to the media on Wednesday noon.
Earlier, tipped off, a team of RAB conducted a drive in Savar area and arrested Khalilur, the officer said.
On September 13, the International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Khalilur to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
Khalilur Rahman was a member of Islami Chhatra Sangha. During the war, he joined Razaka’s army. Later, he became the commander of Al-Badr in Chandigarh Union.
