The trial of civilians in the military courts related to the May 9 tragedy has started and the federal government informed the Supreme Court about this. In a separate application, the federal government informed the court about the trial of civilians in military courts.
According to the media report, it has been stated in the separate application of the federal government that in the light of the order of the Supreme Court of August 3, the court is being informed about the commencement of the trials, the persons taken into military custody under the Pakistan Army Act 1952 and the Official Secrets Act. was arrested, the arrested persons are involved in the attack on GHQ Rawalpindi and Corps Commander House Lahore, the arrested persons are also involved in the attack on PAF Base Mianwali, ISI Civil Lines Faisalabad.
According to the request, the arrested persons are in custody for their involvement in the attack on Hamza camp, Bannu camp and Gujranwala camp.
In the request of the federal government, it is said that 102 people were arrested in the light of the incidents of May 9 and 10 and trial was started in the military courts for the right of these people to justice, while the trial is being conducted keeping in mind the interest of the detained persons. is
The miscellaneous petition further states that those found not guilty during the trial in the military courts will be acquitted and the trial in the military courts will be subject to the verdict of the ongoing case in the Supreme Court.
The petition states that those who are found guilty after a trial in military courts will receive minor punishments, those involved in the incidents of May 9 and 10 who have been imprisoned according to the crime will be released, while after a military trial they will receive punishments according to law. Those convicted against can refer to the relevant forum.
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2024-10-03 00:05:18
