Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered protective measures for a key eyewitness who testified in a case of crimes against humanity linked to the killing of six people in Dhaka's Chankharpul area on 5 August last year.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 led by its Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder issued the order following an application from the prosecution.

The tribunal also formed a three-member investigation committee to probe the incident. The committee has been instructed to submit its report promptly.

Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim said that the witness, who gave a statement to the tribunal two days prior, faced intimidation and security threats shortly after testifying.

The threats allegedly came f...