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Grooms face terror charges over wedding bombsex in Karachi
[DAWN] KARACHI: Two newly-wed brothers in Pakistain could be facing long prison sentences after police incarceratedDrop the rod and step away witcher hands up! them on terrorism charges for letting off firecrackers during their joint wedding ceremony.  It is a longstanding, if dangerous, custom at Pak weddings to set off fireworks and fire weapons in the air in celebration, but police in Bloody Karachi...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... said this time the happy couples went too far. Police officer Abbas Golarchi, who booked the grooms along with three other people, told AFP on Tuesday they were charged under the explosives provisions of anti-terrorism legislation. "Very powerful crackers were being used during the marriage ceremony creating fear among the neighbourhood, a densely populated area of the city, "Abbas Golarchi said. Golarchi said the charges are non-bailable and the five arrested are in police custody awaiting a remand hearing expected on Wednesday. If found guilty they could face long prison sentences or even the death sentence, though this is unlikely as no-one was harmed during the joint wedding celebration. Posted by: Fred 2015-04-01 |
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