The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) report on Thursday said the mercy petitions of 19 prisoners involved in the May 9 pro-Imran Khan riots in Pakistan were accepted on humanitarian grounds.
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The mercy petition of 19 prisoners involved in the May 9 pro-Imran Khan riots in Pakistan was accepted on humanitarian grounds, Dawn reported on Thursday.
The development comes less than a month after a military court sentenced 85 civilians for their role in the May 9 riots.
On December 21 last year, a military court sentenced 25 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in the May 9 riots. A week later, 60 more civilians were sentenced to two to 10 years in prison for their participation in the nationwide riots.
“Following the tragic convictions of May 9, they exercised their right to appeal and asked for mercy/remission of punishment,” Dorn said, citing a statement released by the military on Thursday. .
The report stated that “a total of 67 prisoners filed petitions for mercy,” 48 petitions were disposed of by the Court of Appeal, and 19 prisoners’ petitions were “purely humanitarian in accordance with the law.” It was accepted for “reasons”, it added.
“The petition for mercy against Remain will be decided in due course following the legal process,” the statement added.
On May 9, 2023, supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party stormed the military headquarters and headquarters in Rawalpindi to vent their anger over the arrest of the party’s founder in Pakistan. They are said to have attacked several military installations, including the ISI building in Faisalabad. Corruption case.
Hundreds of suspects were arrested in nationwide raids. More than 100 civilians were sent to military courts for trial on charges of involvement in attacks on military facilities.
In December, a military court sentenced 85 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their roles in the violence.
“Reducing penalties is a testament to the strength of due process and fairness, ensuring that justice is served while also taking into account the principles of compassion and mercy,” the statement added.
The military said all those whose mercy appeals were accepted would be released after completing the process.
It also said that all those convicted of crimes retain the right to appeal and other legal remedies in accordance with the law and the Constitution.
A second group of people involved in the attack will be released. At the beginning of April 2024, 20 prisoners were also released on humanitarian grounds in accordance with the law.
Based on opinions from agents
