Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- A police constable has revealed in court that he was ordered by the chief of Ashulia Police to "cover the bodies" of several victims with banners during the July-August protests.

The testimony was given by Constable Rashedul Islam, 46, on Tuesday at the International Criminal Tribunal-2, in connection with the case of six bodies being burned in Ashulia.

The tribunal, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, recorded his statement.

Rashedul, a driver constable at Ashulia Police Station, said he was not on duty that day and was on the fourth floor of the police station building.

He added that between 4:00pm and 4:30pm, he noticed a commotion from the station window, followed by the sound of gunfire. Feeling unsafe, he des...