Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam has said no state official or employee is obligated to obey any unlawful order issued by the government.

He made the remarks on Monday afternoon after the ICT delivered its verdict against eight policemen over the killing of six people in the capital's Chankharpul area during the July uprising.

Responding to a reporter's question on whether policemen are required to act strictly in accordance with government directives, Tajul said the message was not limited to law enforcement alone.

"This message is for everyone," he said.

"No state official or employee is obligated to follow any illegal order of the government. Every official or employee must act acco...