Accused gets death sentence for murder

Gets additional 17 years for robbery and attempted robbery with a fine of Rs1.1 million

KARACHI: A model court sentenced on Saturday accused Sameer to death in cases of robbery, attempt to murder and murder.

The court also sentenced the accused for 10 years on the charge of using dangerous weapons for robbery and an additional seven years for a robbery attempt along with a fine of Rs1.1 million. According to police, Sameer robbed a scrap dealer’s shop in Korangi Industrial area in 2010. Sameer opened fire after robbery, as a result Aijaz was killed while his brother Sajjad was injured. Sajjad was an eyewitness of the incident. 

Published in The Express Tribune, April 14^th, 2019.