Rawalpindi (Web Desk): The sentences of 19 convicts involved in the May 9 riots have been pardoned on humanitarian grounds after the acceptance of their mercy petitions, the military’s media wing announced on Thursday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), sequel to the promulgation of punishments to 9th May Tragedy convicts, they have exercised their right to appeal and have asked for mercy / remission in their punishments.
“A total of 67 convicts have given their mercy petitions. 48 petitions have been processed to Courts of Appeal while, petitions of 19 convicts have been accepted purely on humanitarian grounds, in accordance with law,” the statement said.
The military’s media wing said that the mercy petitions of remaining will be decided in due course of time, following the legal process.
Those whose punishment has been remitted include:
1. Muhammad Ayaz s/o Sahibzada Khan
2. Sami Ullah s/o Meer dad Khan
3. Laeeq Ahmed s/o Manzoor Ahmed
4. Amjad Ali s/o Manzoor Ahmed
5. Yasir Nawaz s/o Ameer Nawaz Khan
6. Said Alam s/o Maaz Ullah Khan
7. Zahid Khan s/o Muhammad Nabi
8. Muhammad Suleman s/o Said Ghani Jan
9. Hamza Sharif s/o Muhammad Azam
10. Muhammad Salman s/o Zahid Nisar
11. Asher Butt s/o Muhammad Arshad Butt
12. Muhammad Waqas s/o Malik Muhammad Khalil
13. Sufayan Idrees s/o Idrees Ahmed
14. Muneeb Ahmed s/o Naveed Ahmed Butt
15. Muhammad Ahmed s/o Muhammad Nazir
16. Muhammad Nawaz s/o Abdul Samad
17. Muhammad Ali s/o Muhammad Boota
18. Muhammad Bilawal s/o Manzoor Hussain
19. Muhammad Ilyas s/o Muhammad Fazal Haleem
As per the ISPR, they all shall be released after completion of procedural formalities.
“All those convicted retain the right of appeal and other legal remedies as per the law and the constitution,” the statement said.
It added that remission of punishments is a testament to the strength of the due process and fairness, which ensures that justice is served while also taking into account the principles of compassion and mercy.
“Earlier in April 2024, release of 20 convicts was also carried out on humanitarian grounds in accordance with the law,” the ISPR said.
