Sentences have been handed down to individuals involved in the May 9, 2023 riots, according to a statement from the military’s media wing on Saturday. This comes a week after the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench gave conditional approval for military courts to issue reserved verdicts for the 85 civilians still in custody, who were accused of participating in last year’s violent unrest. These convictions were announced by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday,  as attacks targeted several important military sites, including the Jinnah House, General Headquarters (GHQ), and Pakistan Air Force Base Mianwali. The military described the events of May 9 as a “Black Day,” condemning what it called politically orchestrated acts of violence aimed at military installations and the desecration of monuments dedicated to fallen soldiers. 14 people got 10-year sentences of rigorous imprisonment, while others were handed shorter terms. The majority were found guilty of participating in the attack on the Jinnah House, with others convicted for their roles in various attacks on military facilities across the country. Armed forces highlighted need to curb political terrorism aimed at imposing political agendas through violence and coercion. The military emphasized the necessity of justice in these cases to prevent such events from happening again. ISPR also noted that the sentencing of the remaining accused individuals is underway, with the process expected to conclude shortly. The announcement of these convictions marks an important milestone in the legal proceedings related to the May 2023 riots and the attacks on military installations. More from this category Copyright ©2024. Reproduction of this website's content without express written permission from 'Daily Pakistan' is strictly prohibited.