Army chief confirms death sentences of four 'hardcore' terrorists

Convicts were involved in killing civilians and attacking LEAs and armed forces of Pakistan, says ISPR

Army chief general Qamar Javed Bajwa has confirmed death sentences for four hardcore terrorists who were convicted by military courts, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.

According to the military's media wing, the convicts were involved in terrorism, including killing of innocent civilians and attacking law enforcement agencies and armed forces of Pakistan.

"On the whole, they were involved in killing of 16 persons and injuring eight others, the communique read. "Arms were also recovered from their possession."



Twenty three convicts were also awarded imprisonment of various duration by the military courts, the ISPR added.

The military courts were set up after the December 2014 deadly rampage at the Army Public School in Peshawar for speedy trial of detained terrorists.

Details of the terrorists awarded death penalty:

The convicts were found to be members of proscribed organisations, and involved in attacking LEAs and the armed forces. They were also found in possession of firearms. The terrorists admitted their offences before the magistrate and trial court.

1. Raiz Ahmed, son of Ghularam Khan, caused the death of eight officials of police and Frontier Constabulary and injuries to five police officials. He was also involved in destruction of Government Middle School, Aligrama


2. Hafeez ur Rehman, son of Habibur Rehman, was involved in killing of three innocent civilians


3. Muhammad Saleem, son of Muslim Khan, caused deaths of four soldiers and injuries to another


4. Kifayatullah, son of Dilresh, caused death of a soldier and injuries to two others