COAS Qamar Bajwa confirms death sentences of 13 terrorists

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa confirmed death sentences awarded of 13 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, i.e. attacking Armed Forces/ Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, destruction of educational institutions 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, seven convicts have also been awarded imprisonment. Those awarded death sentences are: 1 Munir Rehman S/O Fazal Rehman: The convict was a member of a proscribed organization. He abetted terrorist Muslim Khan, a suicide bomber, in attacking Qaumi 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 six soldiers and injuries to nine 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 a proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking the house of Senator Moulana Attaur Rehman at Dera Ismail Khan. He also abetted terrorist Sadiqullah, a suicide bomber, in attacking the residence of 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 to Maulana Nazir Hussain Naqvi, four 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 a proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in death of Lieutenant Colonel Anwar Abbas along with three 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. Bakhtullah 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 a 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 along with seven 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 a proscribed organization. He was involved in a suicidal attack at Kohat Tunnel, which resulted in death of five civilians and injuries to 15 others. He also slaughtered civilian Naveedur 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 a 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 along with three soldiers and injuries to four others. He was also found in the 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 a 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 two 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. Habibullah S/O Muhammad Amin: The convict was a member of a 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 three 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 Inayatur Rehman: The convict was a member of a proscribed organization. He was involved in killing of two 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 a proscribed organization. He was involved in causing death of an innocent civilian and attacking Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in injuries to five 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 a proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces/ Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in death of two 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 a 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.