- The government is considering trying PTI chairman Imran Khan in military courts.
- 102 suspects allegedly involved in the May 9 riots are in military custody.
- In a military court, the suspect shall have the right to appoint a lawyer of his choice.
LAHORE: The federal government has decided to prosecute women and underage suspects involved in attacks on civilian and military installations during violent protests following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on May 9. Have done
Riots broke out almost across the country following the arrest of the PTI chairman in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case on 9 May, killing at least eight people and injuring many others, prompting authorities to arrest thousands of PTIs. The workers had to be arrested. ,
During the protests, miscreants attacked civilian and military installations, including the Corps Commander’s House (Jinnah House) in Lahore Cantt and the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
The army called 9 May a “Black Day” and decided to prosecute the protesters under the Army Act. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed May 9 as the “darkest day”. [country’s] History” and declared the suspects to be tried in military courts.
The National Security Committee also supported the decision of top officials to take action against the rioters under the Army Act.
102 civilians in military custody
On 23 June, the federal government informed the Supreme Court that a total of 102 suspects arrested from different parts of the country for their alleged involvement in the 9 May violence were in the custody of the Army.
Sources in the know of developments said women and those below the age of 18 years involved in attacks on civilian and military installations would be tried in civilian courts.
Sources said that during the proceedings in military courts, the suspect would have the right to appoint a lawyer of his choice. The accused be allowed to meet their families once a week.
In addition, sources claimed that the government is considering trying the former prime minister, who was ousted from power in April last year, in a military court, while some ministers are opposing the proposal.
