Military courts have sentenced 60 more civilians to prison terms for their role in violent attacks on military installations during the national unrest on May 9, 2023, according to a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday.
The latest sentences come just days after the ISPR announced that 25 civilians had been sentenced to prison for their participation in the same events.
Among those sentenced is Hasaan Niazi, nephew of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was given a 10-year sentence.
The individuals have been convicted for their involvement in violent attacks on key military and government installations, including the Corps Commander’s House in Lahore, General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, ISI office in Faisalabad and Bannu Cantt, among others. ISPR stated. .
The military’s media wing further said that proceedings against nine additional accused individuals in the May 9 cases have been completed.
This is a developing story and is being updated.
