Canada Global (Web News) The ISPR has announced the sentencing of 25 individuals involved in attacks on military and government installations during the May 9 tragedy. Jan Muhammad Khan, Muhammad Imran Mehboob, Abdul Hadi, Ali Shan, Shad Khan, Umar Farooq, and Ali Iftikhar Ahmed were sentenced to 10 years in prison for their roles in the Jinnah House attack.
Raja Muhammad Ehsan and Umar Farooq received 10 years for the GHQ attack, while Rehmatullah, Adnan Ahmed, and Shakirullah were sentenced to 10 years for their involvement in the Punjab Regimental Center Mardan attack.
Anwar Khan and Babar Jamal, involved in the PAF Base Mianwali attack, received 10 years in prison. Muhammad Afaq Khan was sentenced to 9 years with hard labor for his role in the Bannu Cantt attack. Dawood Khan, involved in the Chakdara Fort attack, received 7 years, and Faheem Haider and Tahir Bashir were sentenced to 6 years for their participation in the Jinnah House attack.
Several individuals received lesser sentences. Zahid Khan and Naseeb Khan were sentenced to 4 years with hard labor for the Multan Cantt check post and Jinnah House attacks, respectively. Khurram Shahzad received 3 years with hard labor for the Multan Cantt check post attack, while Manzoor Hussain and Syed Alam were sentenced to 2 years for their involvement in the Jinnah House and Punjab Regimental Center Mardan attacks, respectively.
Other convicts include Yasir Nawaz Khan, Laik Ahmed, and Ziaur Rehman, who received sentences ranging from 2 to 10 years for their roles in various attacks. Each of these individuals was found guilty of directly participating in violence against critical installations, causing significant damage and disruption.
These convictions underscore the accountability measures taken by authorities against those who violated national security and disrupted public order. The sentences, ranging from 2 to 10 years, include both simple imprisonment and hard labor, reflecting the severity of their crimes.
Sentences for other accused individuals involved in the May 9 tragedy will be announced as their legal processes conclude, according to the ISPR. This decision marks a crucial step in the nation’s quest for justice. While cases against several accused remain pending in anti-terrorism courts, the tragic events of May 9, 2023, stand out as a grim episode of politically motivated violence and arson in Pakistan’s history.
These sentences serve as a stern warning to those who succumb to political propaganda, urging restraint and respect for the law. The ISPR stressed that true justice will only be achieved when the masterminds and planners of these violent incidents are held accountable under the constitution and legal framework.
Pakistan’s commitment to upholding the rule of law is evident in its determination to deliver justice for the events of May 9. Ensuring accountability for all involved will dismantle violent and destructive political narratives, fostering a more stable and lawful society.
