, Jan. 31 -- The government has removed the names of 12 people who were earlier enlisted in the July fighters gazette.

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs recently issued a notification cancelling the previous gazette.

The notification said the cancellation was made under the authority granted by Section 11(4) of the Martyrs' Families and July Fighters Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance, 2025, and Schedule-1 of the Rules of Business, 1996.

The notice did not specify the reason for the cancellation of these 12 individuals' recognition.

Officials at the Liberation War Ministry said they were removed from the July fighters list for being included in the gazette with false information.

Earlier, on October 29 last year, the ministry ...