Salmaan Taseer's killer Mumtaz Qadri executed

The self-confessed killer convicted of killing ex-Punjab governor, was executed at Adiala Jail early Monday morning


News Desk February 29, 2016
Mumtaz Qadri PHOTO: AFP

Mumtaz Qadri, the self-confessed killer convicted of killing former Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer, was executed at the Adiala Jail early Monday morning.

Qadri, a former police commando, assassinated Taseer in Islamabad’s Kohsar Market on January 4, 2011 for his support to a blasphemy accused. An Anti-Terrorism Court convicted and condemned him to death – a ruling also upheld by the Islamabad High Court and Supreme Court.

Security upped for president ahead of Mumtaz Qadri's mercy plea decision

A review petition of Qadri was also turned down by the top court on December 14 last year, leaving him with the last option of to file a clemency appeal to the president.

Religious parties had threatened nationwide protests if Qadri is hanged. In view of a possible backlash, the president’s family has been moved from Karachi to the Presidency in Islamabad, sources told The Express Tribune.

Day after historic SC ruling, #IamMumtazQadri trends in Pakistan

Reports of Qadri's execution started pouring in earlier today as his supporters started a Twitter trend to call for protests against the expected hanging.



https://twitter.com/Karachiabad/status/704135925345947648

COMMENTS (76)

Shani | 8 years ago | Reply Why? Mumtaq qadri appeals for life again n again if he knows he is on right side.
Q | 8 years ago | Reply The day mumtaz qarni was executed was a terrible loss to justice in the world, the world is slowly plunging itself into darkness.
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