Pakistan: Sixteen civilians suspected of violence handed to military for trial

"The 16 persons would be investigated by the military and tried in the military courts," a senior member of Khan's legal team Azhar Siddique told Reuters

Mubasher Bukhari, Reuters News

May 25, 2023

PHOTO

LAHORE, Pakistan - A Pakistani court in the eastern city of Lahore on Thursday handed 16 civilians to the military for investigation over their alleged involvement in violent protests following the arrest for former Prime Minister Imran Khan earlier this month.

"The 16 persons would be investigated by the military and tried in the military courts," a senior member of Khan's legal team Azhar Siddique told Reuters.

(Reporting by Mubasher Bukhari in Lahore, Editing by William Maclean)

Disclaimer: The content of this article is syndicated or provided to this website from an external third party provider. We are not responsible for, and do not control, such external websites, entities, applications or media publishers. The body of the text is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither we nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this article. Read our full disclaimer policy here.