19 of May 9 riots convicts pardoned on humanitarian grounds: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Nineteen convicts involved in the May 9 riots have been granted pardons on humanitarian grounds, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Following the issuance of punishments to those convicted in the May 9 tragedy, many exercised their right to appeal and submitted mercy or remission petitions.

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Out of a total of 67 mercy petitions, 48 have been forwarded to the Courts of Appeal for consideration. Meanwhile, 19 petitions were accepted strictly on humanitarian grounds and in accordance with the law.

The remaining petitions will be reviewed and decided upon in due course, following the established legal process, the ISPR added.

Those whose punishment has been remitted are:

1.            Muhammad Ayaz s/o Sahibzada Khan

2.            Sami Ullah s/o Meer dad Khan

3.            Laeeq Ahmed s/o Manzoor Ahmed

4.            Amjad Ali s/o Manzoor Ahmed

5.            Yasir Nawaz s/o Ameer Nawaz Khan

6.            Said Alam s/o Maaz Ullah Khan

7.            Zahid Khan s/o Muhammad Nabi

8.            Muhammad Suleman s/o Said Ghani Jan

9.            Hamza Sharif s/o Muhammad Azam

10.          Muhammad Salman s/o Zahid Nisar

11.          Asher Butt s/o Muhammad Arshad Butt

12.          Muhammad Waqas s/o Malik Muhammad Khalil

13.          Sufayan Idrees s/o Idrees Ahmed

14.          Muneeb Ahmed s/o Naveed Ahmed Butt

15.          Muhammad Ahmed s/o Muhammad Nazir

16.          Muhammad Nawaz s/o Abdul Samad

17.          Muhammad Ali s/o Muhammad Boota

18.          Muhammad Bilawal s/o Manzoor Hussain

19.          Muhammad Ilyas s/o Muhammad Fazal Haleem

They will all be released upon the completion of the necessary procedural formalities.

Those who have been convicted retain their right to appeal and access other legal remedies under the law and the constitution.

The remission of punishments reflects the strength of due process and fairness, demonstrating that justice is upheld while honoring the principles of compassion and mercy.

Earlier, in April 2024, the release of 20 convicts was similarly carried out on humanitarian grounds, in full compliance with the law.