HC cancels bail, orders accused to surrender over false documents

The High Court (HC) on Thursday ordered the accused in a case to surrender before a lower court within seven days, after it emerged that he had obtained bail through the use of false documents. A High Court bench comprised of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Shahidul Karim cancelled the bail order for the accused, Humayun Kabir Junu,  and asked the Registrar General of the Supreme Court to file a case to identify those who were involved in the forgery, reported BSS. Police filed a case against Junu and Shariar Ali alias Liton on November 13, 2016, accusing the two of being involved in illegal arms trading in the Mugda area of Dhaka. After they were arrested in connection with the case, Junu secured bail on February 27. Liton's counsel subsequently also applied for bail on his behalf, citing Junu's release. However, upon reviewing both bail pleas, it was revealed that Junu had submitted false documents. As such, the court cancelled the bail for Junu while also dismissing Liton's plea.