May 9 Riot Convicts Face Property Confiscation Orders
Shadman, Sarwar Road Cases Lead to Convicts’ Sentences
Lahore– (Special Correspondent/Web desk) An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has ordered the seizure of properties owned by convicted PTI leaders Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, and Omar Sarfraz Cheema in two May 9 arson cases. Judge Manzar Ali Gul also sentenced Dr Yasmin Rashid and Ejaz Chaudhry to 10 years in prison, along with a fine of Rs 600,000 each. Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed and Omar Sarfraz Cheema received the same prison term and fine.
The court found the four PTI leaders guilty in cases registered at the Shadman and Sarwar Road police stations over the May 9 arson incidents.Operation in Bajaur displaces thousands from their homes
Jail warrants were issued for the convicts, and the Kot Lakhpat Jail superintendent was instructed to ensure the prison terms are carried out without delay.
In a separate order, the court directed the release of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi after acquitting him in both May 9 cases.
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