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However, before we rush to rejoice over these developments, we must not forget that the ATC also acquitted 26 other accused and that is a cause for concern simply because those suspects/accused played a significant enough role in the horrific act of lynching — cheering and goading as they did the perpetrators and also voicing support for what was going on. Their appearance in the videos offers substantial proof of their involvement in the heinous crime and as such cannot be ignored.
To gloss over this fact is both cruel and unjust to the deceased victim, his aggrieved family and the administration that has been trying hard to soothe tensions and cool tempers. It is not surprising that the K-P government within hours of the announcement of the ruling said it would be appealing the decision. We fully back the move. In addition, we cannot help but find fault with the K-P police and their shortcomings. It is unfortunately true that the much-vaunted K-P police have failed outright to nab the primary accused as well as a few others in connection with the case. Obviously weak prosecution has played its hand. In the end justice must not only be done but also seen to be done. The cause of justice, after all, is the cause of humanity. Until all the perpetrators have been punished, we should not rest.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 8th, 2018.
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