Two convicts sentenced by military courts in May 9 tragedy transferred to Adiala jail

Two individuals convicted by military courts for their involvement in the May 9 tragedy have been moved to Adiala Jail under tight security, Express News reported.

Raja Muhammad Ihsan and Umar Farooq, who were sentenced by military courts, have been transferred to the high-security prison. Both men were sentenced to 10 years each for their roles in the incident.

Sources within the jail confirmed the transfer and noted that other convicts sentenced by military courts for their involvement in the May 9 events would be moved to local district jails in the coming days.

Military courts have sentenced 25 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their role in violent attacks on military installations during nationwide riots in May 2023, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

According to the military’s media wing, the Field General Court Martial has sentenced 25 individuals in the first phase, following a thorough review of evidence and the completion of proper legal procedures.

“The convicted individuals were involved in attacks on key military sites, including Jinnah House, the General Headquarters (GHQ), and Pakistan Air Force Base Mianwali,” it said.

14 individuals received 10-year sentences of rigorous imprisonment, while the others were given shorter terms, the statement read.