The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Friday that 25 individuals have been convicted and sentenced by Field General Court Martial (FGCM) for their involvement in the attacks on state and military installations during the May 9, 2023, protests.
Key Details of the Sentences
- Severity of Punishments:
- Sentences range from 2 to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.
- Convicts were fined over Rs1 million each for their crimes.
- High-Profile Incidents:
- Several convicts were involved in attacks on sensitive locations, including:
- Jinnah House (Corps Commander’s residence)
- General Headquarters (GHQ)
- PAF Base Mianwali
- Punjab Regimental Centre, Mardan
- Several convicts were involved in attacks on sensitive locations, including:
- List of Convicted Individuals:
| Name | Sentence | Incident |
| Jan Muhammad Khan | 10 years | Jinnah House |
| Muhammad Imran Mehboob | 10 years | Jinnah House |
| Raja Muhammad Ehsan | 10 years | GHQ Attack |
| Rehmat Ullah | 10 years | Punjab Regimental Centre, Mardan |
| Anwar Khan | 10 years | PAF Base Mianwali |
| Ali Iftikhar | 10 years | Jinnah House |
| Zia ur Rehman | 10 years | Jinnah House |
| Adnan Ahmed | 10 years | Punjab Regimental Centre, Mardan |
| Shakir Ullah | 10 years | Punjab Regimental Centre, Mardan |
| Abdul Hadi | 10 years | Jinnah House |
| Ali Shan | 10 years | Jinnah House |
| Daud Khan (1) | 10 years | Jinnah House |
| Umar Farooq | 10 years | GHQ Attack |
| Babar Jamal | 10 years | PAF Base Mianwali |
| Muhammad Afaq Khan | 9 years | Bannu Cantt |
| Daud Khan (2) | 7 years | Chakdara Fort |
| Muhammad Hashir Khan | 6 years | Jinnah House |
| Faheem Haider | 6 years | Jinnah House |
| Zahid Khan | 4 years | Multan Cantt Check Post |
| Muhammad Ashiq Khan | 4 years | Jinnah House |
| Yasir Nawaz | 2 years | Punjab Regimental Centre, Mardan |
| Khuram Shahzad | 3 years | Multan Cantt Check Post |
| Muhammad Bilawal | 2 years | Jinnah House |
| Said Alam | 2 years | Punjab Regimental Centre, Mardan |
| Laeeq Ahmed | 2 years | ISI Office Faisalabad |
Context of the Protests
- Protest Background:
- Protests erupted following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan in a graft case.
- Violent incidents targeted state infrastructure, including military installations and monuments.
- PTI’s Stance:
- The PTI denied any involvement in the attacks and demanded a judicial probe.
ISPR’s Statement
- Condemnation of Violence:
- The ISPR referred to May 9 as a “dark chapter” in Pakistan’s history, highlighting the politically provoked nature of the violence.
- It emphasized the necessity of upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice.
- Due Process Ensured:
- The trials followed thorough investigations, with irrefutable evidence presented in court.
- Convicts retain the right to appeal their sentences.
Implications and Future Steps
- The ISPR described the verdict as a significant step towards restoring the state’s writ and deterring violence-driven politics.
- Cases against other individuals involved in the May 9 incidents continue in anti-terrorism courts, with further judgments pending.
The military reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice, vowing to hold accountable the masterminds behind the violence as per the Constitution and law.
