The petitions of 19 convicts involved in the May 9 cases have been accepted based on humanitarian grounds, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced in a statement on Thursday.
“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,” the statement said.
“A total of 67 convicts have given their mercy petitions,” it said, adding that 48 petitions have been processed to Courts of Appeal, while petitions of 19 convicts have been accepted “purely on humanitarian grounds, under the law.”
“Mercy petitions of remaining will be decided in due course of time, following the legal process,” it said.
Those whose punishment has been remitted are:
- Muhammad Ayaz s/o Sahibzada Khan
- Sami Ullah s/o Meer dad Khan
- Laeeq Ahmed s/o Manzoor Ahmed
- Amjad Ali s/o Manzoor Ahmed
- Yasir Nawaz s/o Ameer Nawaz Khan
- Said Alam s/o Maaz Ullah Khan
- Zahid Khan s/o Muhammad Nabi
- Muhammad Suleman s/o Said Ghani Jan
- Hamza Sharif s/o Muhammad Azam
- Muhammad Salman s/o Zahid Nisar
- Asher Butt s/o Muhammad Arshad Butt
- Muhammad Waqas s/o Malik Muhammad Khalil
- Sufayan Idrees s/o Idrees Ahmed
- Muneeb Ahmed s/o Naveed Ahmed Butt
- Muhammad Ahmed s/o Muhammad Nazir
- Muhammad Nawaz s/o Abdul Samad
- Muhammad Ali s/o Muhammad Boota
- Muhammad Bilawal s/o Manzoor Hussain
- Muhammad Ilyas s/o Muhammad Fazal Haleem
The statement said that those whose petitions have been accepted shall be “released after the completion of procedural formalities.”
“All those convicted retain the right of appeal and other legal remedies as per the law and the constitution.”
The ISPR added: “The remission of punishments is a testament to the strength of due process and fairness, which ensures that justice is served while also taking into account the principles of compassion and mercy.”
Early in December 2024, the ISPR announced that 25 civilians were handed prison terms by military courts over the May 9 events. Meanwhile, on December 26, military courts sentenced another 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in violent attacks on military installations during nationwide riots on May 9 last year.
In April 2024, the release of 20 convicts was also carried out on humanitarian grounds following the law.
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