Maj (retd) Adil Farooq Raja, Captain (retd) Haider Raza Mehdi convicted by FGCM for inciting sedition

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - Major (retired) Adil Farooq Raja and Captain (retired) Haider Raza Mehdi were convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952.

Both retired officers of the Pakistan Army have been convicted on the charges of inciting sedition among army personnel from discharge of duties and violation of the provisions of Official Secrets Act, 1923 related to espionage and acts prejudicial to the safety and interest of the state.

The court of competent jurisdiction convicted and adjudged both the individuals on the date of 7th and 9th October 2023, through due judicial process, with the punishments awarded as: Major (retired) Adil Farooq Raja; awarded 14 years rigorous imprisonment and Captain (Retired) Haider Raza Mehdi; awarded 12 years rigorous imprisonment.

Pursuant to the awarded sentence, the Ranks of both officers have been forfeited on November 21, 2023.