ISLAMABAD: Three ‘hardcore’ terrorists tried and convicted by a military court were hanged at a jail in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
“Today another three hardcore terrorists, who were involved in committing heinous offences relating to terrorism, including attack on Pakistan International Airline Plane on Peshawar airport, killing of innocent civilians, attacking armed forces of Pakistan and law enforcement agencies, have been executed at a jail of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” the military’s media wing said.
According to ISPR, Sajid, son of Ibrahim Khan was a member of proscribed organisation. He was involved in firing on a Pakistan International Airline plane landing on Peshawar Airport which resulted in death of Mrs Maqnoon and injuries to two other passengers. He was also involved in killing of innocent civilians and attacking Law Enforcement Agencies which resulted in death of Pir Israr along with his eight family members, civilian Niaz Gul, Assistant Sub Inspector Sajid Khan and injuries to civilians and police officials. The convict was in possession of fire arms and explosives. He admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.
2. Behram Sher S/O Khairan. The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in destruction of Government Girls Primary School as well as attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan which resulted in death of a soldier and injuries to 2 other soldiers. He was also in possession of explosives. The convict admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.
3. Fazal-e-Ghaffar S/O Shehzada. The convict was a member of proscribed organization. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan which resulted in death of 4 soldiers and injuries to another soldier. He was also in possession of a suicide jacket. The convict admitted his offences before the Magistrate and the trial court. He was awarded death sentence.
Source : Tribune
