Opposition leader Punjab Assembly, MNA sentenced in May 9 cases

SARGODHA: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Bhachar was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the May 9 case.

The Sargodha Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced 70 accused to 10 years in prison in the May 9 case.

The Sargodha Anti-Terrorism Court has also sentenced MNA Ahmed Chatta to ten years in prison.

It should be noted that most of the accused in the Mianwali riot and vandalism case are out on bail.

On May 9, 2023, a case was filed in Mianwali for vandalism and riots in response to protests sparked by the arrest of PTI founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a corruption case.

According to the report, the sentence against the accused was pronounced in case number 72/2023, which was registered in the Musakhel area of ​​Mianwali district.

The case was registered under the provisions of anti-terrorism for vandalism, arson and rioting.

Malik Ahmed Khan Bachhar is likely to be disqualified and de-seated after his conviction.

On May 9, 2023, PTI held nationwide protests after Imran Khan was arrested from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in the Al-Qadir Trust case.

Meanwhile, in Lahore’s Model Town area on May 9, in addition to burning the PML-N office, military, civil, and private installations were set on fire, causing severe damage to government and private property, while at least 8 people were killed and 290 injured.

After this, 1900 people involved in fighting, vandalism and arson with law enforcement agencies across the country were arrested, while cases were also registered against Imran Khan and his party leaders and workers.

Opposition leader announces to challenge sentence decision

Opposition Leader Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Bhachar, while talking to media, announced to challenge the sentence decision in Lahore High Court and said that the court has decided a case based on political grounds in a manner that deviates from the constitution.

Opposition Leader Malik Ahmed Bhachar said that the sentence was pronounced against me without following the legal procedures. After the 26th Amendment, the government has subordinated the courts to itself. We expect such decisions in the political cases of May 9.

He said that after receiving the written decision, he will approach the High Court. It is premature to say anything about my disqualification.