Dhaka, April 6 -- Tajul Islam, chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), has alleged that time bombs had been planted in the secret detention centres known as Aynaghor to kill investigators looking into cases of "enforced disappearance" following the fall of the Awami League government.

Following the hearings at the tribunal on Sunday, Tajul said he had personally accompanied the investigative team during their visit to the location, which he identified as the "TFI Cell".

"Bombs had been fitted there," he said.

"Timers were set. We can understand that there was an attempt to kill those who went to investigate."

He added that the hidden facility had been sealed behind walls that had to be demolished for access.

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