He was killed in custody and his death led to increase in 1969 uprising in East Pakistan.

[1] Haq joined Pakistan Air Force in 1957 as an Airman and reached the rank of a Sergeant.

In January 1968, Awami League leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's name was added to the case.

[3] Barrister Abul Khair Khan served on the legal panel in this Agartala Conspiracy Case as a lawyer for Sergeant Zahurul Haq.

"February 15 Bahini", the first armed force was formed and consisted of student leaders.