Murder charges: Man sentenced to death, another jailed for life

The convicts were also directed to pay Rs200,000 each to the family of the deceased.


Our Correspondent September 13, 2012

FAISALABAD: Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Asghar Khan on Wednesday awarded death sentence to a murder convict and life imprisonment to his accomplice.

According to the prosecution, one Shafiq along with his accomplices Khursheed and Asghar had killed their relative, Raheela Bibi, over a dispute two years ago. An FIR was registered with Saddar police. Shafiq was awarded death sentenced on Wednesday and Khursheed imprisoned for life. Asghar was given benefit of doubt and acquitted. The convicts were also directed to pay Rs200,000 each to the family of the deceased.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 13th, 2012.

 

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