Army chief signs death warrants of 12 ruthless terrorists

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif has formally approved the execution of 12 hardcore terrorists.

According to ISPR, the militants belong to al Qaida, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP).

“They were involved in committing heinous offences relating to terrorism, including breaking of Bannu Jail, attacks on Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and civilians. These convicts were tried by military courts,” ISPR said in a statement.

The army chief signed death warrants of Muhammad Arbi, Rafi Ullah, Qari Asif Mehmood, Shawaleh, Muhammad Zeeshan, Nasir Khan, Shoukat Ali, ImdadUllah, Muhammad Umar, Sabir Shah, Khandan and Anwar Ali, according to ISPR.

Following are the  details of the terrorists:

1.         Muhammad Arbi S/O Hafiz Muhammad Sadiq.

The convict was an active member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He was involved in abetting attack on Bannu Jail, owing to which large number of terrorists managed to escape from the jail and also caused injuries to police constables and soldiers. He was also involved in attacking Law Enforcement Agency which caused death and injuries to soldiers. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was tried on 3 charges and awarded death sentence.

2.         Rafi Ullah S/O Muhammad Miskeen

The convict was an active member of Sepah-e-Sahaba. He was involved in abetting the murder of Syed WaqarHaider and causing injury to Abdul SattarTahir in Lahore. He was tried on 2 charges and awarded death sentence.

3.         Qari Asif Mehmood S/O Muhammad Anwar.

The convict was an active member of Sepah-e-Sahaba. He was involved in abetting murder of Syed WaqarHaider and causing injury to Abdul SattarTahir in Lahore. He was also in possession of fire arms and explosives. He was tried on 4 charges and awarded death sentence.

4.         Shawaleh S/O Gul Khan.

The convict was an active member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He was involved in attacking Law Enforcement Agency which caused death and injuriesto soldiers. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was tried on 3 charges and awarded death sentence.

5.         Muhammad Zeeshan S/O Abdul Qayyum Khan.

The convict was an active member of Al-Qaida. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces which resulted in death and injuries to soldiers. He admitted his offence before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was tried and awarded death sentence.

6.         Nasir Khan S/O Khan Afsar Khan.

The convict was an active member of Al-Qaida. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces which resulted in death and injuries to soldiers. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was tried on 3 charges and awarded death sentence.

7.         Shoukat Ali S/O Abdul Jabbar.

The convict was an active member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He was involved in attacking Law Enforcement Agency and Armed Forces which resulted in death and injuries to soldiers. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was tried on 5 charges and awarded death sentence.

8.         ImdadUllah S/O Abdul Wajid.

The convict was an active member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He was involved in destruction of an educational institution in District Bunerand attacking Law Enforcement Agencywhich resulted in death and injuries to soldiers. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was tried on 5 charges and awarded death sentence.

9.         Muhammad Umar S/O Saida Jan.

The convict was an active member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He was involved in destruction of an educational institution in Pakistan and attacking Armed Forces which resulted in death and injuries to soldiers. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was tried on 5 charges and awarded death sentence.

10.       Sabir Shah S/O Syed Ahmed Shah.

The convict was an active member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces which resulted in death of soldiers. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was tried on 3 charges and awarded death sentence.

11.       Khandan S/O Dost Muhammad Khan.

The convict was an active member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces which resulted in death and injuries to soldiers. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was tried on 3 charges and awarded death sentence.

12.       Anwar Ali S/O FazalGhani.

The convict was an active member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces which resulted in death and injuries to soldiers. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court.  He was tried on 3 charges and awarded death sentence. (APP)