19 convicts in May 9 riots granted pardon: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The military courts have pardoned 19 convicts on humanitarian grounds after they appealed for mercy in the May 9 sentences, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a total of 67 convicts have given their mercy petitions, of which 48 petitions have been processed to Courts of Appeal, in accordance with the law.

“Sequel to the promulgation of punishments to 9th May Tragedy convicts, they have exercised their right to appeal and have asked for mercy/remission in their punishments,” the statement read.

The ISPR confirmed that the remaining mercy petitions will be decided in due course of time, following the legal process.

The 19 convicts, whose mercy appeal has been accepted, shall be released after the completion of procedural formalities, the statement read.

Apart from that, the military issued the release of 20 convicts carried out on humanitarian grounds..

“All those convicted retain the right of appeal and other legal remedies as per the law and the constitution,” the statement read.

Pardoned convicts