During the execution of the sentences for the May 9 tragedy, the perpetrators exercised their legal right to file mercy and pardon petitions. Announcement of pardon in the sentences of 19 criminals of May 9, 2023 tragedy.
A total of 67 convicts filed mercy petitions
48 petitions were sent for review to the “Courts of Appeal” for legal action
Petitions of 19 criminals were granted on purely humanitarian grounds as per the law
Other mercy petitions filed will be processed within the prescribed period as per law
The names of the 19 convicts whose sentences have been pardoned are as follows:
1. Muhammad Ayaz son of Sahibzada Khan
2. Samiullah son of Mirdad Khan
3. Laeeq Ahmed son of Manzoor Ahmed
4. Amjad Ali son of Manzoor Ahmed
5. Yasir Nawaz son of Amir Nawaz Khan
6. Syed Alam son of Muazullah Khan
7. Zahid Khan son of Muhammad Nabi