Dhaka, July 28 -- State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain on Tuesday said anyone attempting to secure gazette status for July uprising martyrs through fraudulent means would face up to five years' imprisonment and a fine of up to Tk 10 lakh.

He also said the government is taking steps to quickly gazette all July uprising martyrs who have not yet been officially recognised, while initiatives will be implemented to permanently preserve and develop their graves.

Speaking to reporters after meeting the families of July uprising martyrs in the Jatrabari area of the capital, Ishraque warned that anyone attempting to obtain gazette status fraudulently would face legal action under existing laws.

"If anyone tries to deceive ...