COAS confirms death sentence to 13 hardcore terrorists

The convicts were tried by special military courts

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday confirmed death sentences awarded to 13 hardcore terrorists.

In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the convicted terrorists were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, attacking Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, destruction of educational institution, telephone exchange and killing of innocent civilians.

On the whole, they were involved in killing of 202 persons including 151 civilians, 51 Armed Forces/Frontier Constabulary/ Police Officials and injuring 249 others. Arms and explosives were also recovered from their possession.

These convicts were tried by special military courts. Besides, 7 convicts have also been awarded imprisonment.

Detail of each case is attached.

1. Munir Rehman S/O Fazal Rehman: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He abetted terrorist Muslim Khan, a suicide bomber, in attacking Qoumi Lashker Jirga at Orakzai Agency, which resulted in death of 114 civilians. He was also involved in attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan, which caused death of 6 soldiers and injuries to 9 others. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

2. Muhammad Bashir S/O Abdul Rashid: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking the house of Senator Moulana Atta Ur Rehman, at Dera Ismail Khan. He also abetted terrorist Sadiq Ullah, a suicide bomber, in attacking the residence of Mr. Rasheed Akbar Niwani, a member of National Assembly, which resulted in death of 21 civilians and injuries to 59 others. Moreover, he was involved in causing death of Moulana Nazir Hussain Naqvi, 4 other civilians and injuries to another. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

3. Hafiz Abdullah S/O Muhammad Iqbal: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in death of Lieutenant Colonel Anwar Abbas alongwith 3 soldiers and injuries to 15 others. The convict confessed his offence before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

4. Bakht Ullah Khan S/O Ajmal Khan: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces/ Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in death of Havildar Ghulam Yasin, Havildar Syed Ali Ahmed Shah, Havildar Muhammad Ali alongwith 14 soldiers and injuries to 39 others. The convict confessed his offence before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

5. Shah Khan S/O Abdul Badshah: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces/ Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in death of Havildar Noor Must, Havildar Wali Dino alongwith 7 soldiers and injuries to 86 others. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

6. Muhammad Sohail Khan S/O Raza Khan: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in a suicidal attack at Kohat Tunnel, which resulted in death of 5 civilians and injuries to 15 others. He also slaughtered civilian Naveed Ur Rehman. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

7. Daud Shah S/O Mian Gul Zada: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in killing of an innocent civilian and attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan, which resulted in death of Havildar Muhammad Naseer, Havildar Muhammad Qayyum Ahmad alongwith 3 soldiers and injuries to 4 others. He was also found in possession of firearm. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

8. Muhammad Munir S/O Syed Badshah: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in death of Police Constable Khursheed Khan, Constable Enayat Khan, Constable Moein Khan along with 2 other officials and injuries to 12 others. The convict confessed his offence before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

9. Habib Ullah S/O Muhammad Amin: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in destruction of Government Girls Primary School, Zangi (Swat) and attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan, which resulted in death of a soldier and injuries to 3 others. He was also found in possession of explosives. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

10. Muhammad Asif S/O Inayat Ur Rehman: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in killing of 2 innocent civilians and attacking Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in death of Head Constable Shaheen Islam and injuries to another police official. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

11. Gul Shah S/O Ghuncha Gul: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in causing death of an innocent civilian and attacking Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in injuries to 5 soldiers. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

12. Jalal Hussain S/O Sher Afzal Khan: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces/ Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in death of 2 soldiers. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.

13. Ali Sher S/O Rahamdal Khan: The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in destruction of Government Primary School, Langar (Swat) and attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan, which resulted in death of a soldier. He was also found in possession of firearm and explosives. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.