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ATCs sentence two to 21 years each for possessing arms
[GEO.TV] Anti-terrorism courts (ATCs) 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... Monday sentenced two men to 21 years in prison each, after they were convicted of possessing illegal arms and explosives. The ATC-II sentenced accused, Afroze alias Nakaam Guddu, for 21 years and imposed a fine worth Rs50,000 on him, a front man for the Pakistain Rangers Sindh said in a statement. Guddu, who was apprehended in November 2015, was affiliated with Muttahida Qaumi Movement ...English: United National Movement, generally known as MQM, is the 3rd largest political party and the largest secular political party in Pakistain with particular strength in Sindh. From 1992 to 1999, the MQM was the target of the Pak Army's Operation Cleanup leaving thousands of urdu speaking civilians dead... -London (MQM-L), it said. The other accused, Shahabuddin, was also sentenced for 21 years along with a fine imposed on him worth Rs100,000 by ATC-XIII. The statement added that Shahabuddin was tossed in the slammer Please don't kill me! in March 2017. Posted by: Fred 2018-01-16 |
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