In a significant development, twelve convicts handed jail terms by military courts for their involvement in the May 9 violence have been shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail. This pivotal action underscores the country’s firm stance against politically-motivated violence.

These individuals faced charges for attacking military installations, monuments, and government buildings during protests. Among them, two prominent cases involved PTI workers Muhammad Hassan and Umer Farooq, who were sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for their role in the attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ). Both were transferred to Adiala Jail under stringent security measures.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) described the May 9 incidents as one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s history. The organization emphasized that the convictions were backed by irrefutable evidence and described these judgments as a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice.

The ISPR stated, “These blatant acts of violence not only shocked the nation but also underscored the necessity of checking this unacceptable attempt of political terrorism to impose perverted will through violence and coercion.” They further added that announcements for the remaining accused would follow after due legal process.

This development sends a strong message: justice will prevail, and no form of violence or terrorism will be tolerated. As the nation reflects on these events, it reinforces the importance of law and order in preserving the sanctity of democratic values.