SHC dismisses plea to halt Shafqat's execution

Dunya News

The suspect, 14-year old, Shafqat Hussain would be executed on March 19 as per courts order.

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday has dismissed the petition filed to halt the execution of murder convict Shafqat Hussain, Dunya News reported.

As per details, Justice Ahmed Ali and Justice Hassan Feroz heard the case in which they remarked that SHC cannot entertain any plea filed against Anti-Terrorism Court’s (ATC) decision.

Earlier, ATC has issued a death warrant for suspect Shafqat Hussain for being involved in a murder case of seven-year old minor Umair.

Underage convict Shafqat abducted Umair for ransom and killed him.

The suspect, 14-year old, Shafqat Hussain would be executed on March 19 as per court’s order.