May 9 Rioters Face Justice: 60 Convicted, Sentenced
Additional incidents across the country, including those at Rahwali Gate Gujranwala, Chakdara Fort, and HQ Dir Scouts Timergara, led to further convictions.
ISLAMABAD: The trials of individuals involved in the events of 9th May, a day marked by widespread attacks on military and state institutions, have been concluded under the relevant laws. The cases were heard under military jurisdiction, with rigorous sentences handed down to 60 individuals implicated in violent attacks and acts of vandalism. The verdicts reflect the determination of the state to uphold justice and maintain the rule of law, with sentences ranging from two to ten years of rigorous imprisonment.
Among the accused, Ehsan Ullah Khan, son of Najeeb Ullah Khan, received the longest sentence of ten years for his role in the attack on the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base in Mianwali. Other individuals received similarly significant sentences for their involvement in high-profile incidents, including the Bannu Cantt attacks, where Khizar Hayat, son of Umar Qiyaz Khan, and multiple others were sentenced to nine years of rigorous imprisonment. In the attack on the ISI Office in Faisalabad, Fahad Imran, son of Muhammad Imran Shahid, also received a nine-year sentence.
The attacks on Jinnah House in Lahore were another focal point of the trials, with several individuals convicted for their involvement. Mudassir Hafiz, son of Hafeez Ullah, was sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment, while Waqas Ali, son of Muhammad Ashraf, received the same sentence. Other notable cases include those of retired Gp Capt Viqas Ahmed Mohsin, son of Bashir Ahmed Mohsin, who was sentenced to two years for his role in the Jinnah House incident, highlighting that even former military personnel were not exempt from accountability.
Additional incidents across the country, including those at Rahwali Gate Gujranwala, Chakdara Fort, and HQ Dir Scouts Timergara, led to further convictions. Raees Ahmed, son of Khaista Rehman, was sentenced to four years for his involvement in the Chakdara Fort incident, while Asad Ullah Durani, son of Badshah Zada, received a similar sentence for his role in the HQ Dir Scouts Timergara attack. In Rawalpindi, Farhad Khan, son of Shahid Hussain, was sentenced to seven years for his involvement in the AIMH Rawalpindi incident.
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The military trials, conducted in accordance with constitutional provisions, provided all convicts with the opportunity for defense and guaranteed their right to appeal. Legal experts have underscored the adherence to due process throughout the proceedings, noting that these trials were a necessary response to the unprecedented attacks on national institutions.
The government and the armed forces have reiterated their commitment to ensuring the inviolable writ of the state. A statement from a government spokesperson emphasized that the trials serve as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding the nation’s institutions and the rule of law. The events of 9th May were a stark warning of the consequences of violence and lawlessness, and the convictions are intended to act as a deterrent against any such actions in the future.
