Farooq E Azam—Adviser on Liberation War; said that if fake freedom fighters are identified after verification, they will be brought under the law.

He said this in response to a question from journalists after a meeting with the law and order forces in Chittagong on Saturday (August 17) afternoon.

At this time, he said, those who have become freedom fighters with fake identity and fake certificates will be brought under the law. Besides, they have enjoyed the allowance of the state so far.

The ministry will verify it. They should be punished for defrauding the state.

Later he visited Kotwali police station. Talked to the policemen too.

Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Saiful Islam, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abul Basar Fakhruzzaman and other senior officials were present.