PAKISTAN: ARMY CHIEF SIGNS DEATH WARRANTS OF 14 TERRORISTS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on 21 December 2018 confirmed the death sentence awarded to 14 hardcore terrorists involved in heinous acts of terrorism.
The terrorists whose capital punishments have been confirmed were involved in attacks on the armed forces/ law enforcement agencies, the killing of innocent civilians, the destruction of communication infrastructure, a police station and educational institution, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
On the whole, their terrorist activities resulted in the death of 16 people, including 13 personnel of the armed forces and three civilians, whereas injuries to 19 others.
Weapons and explosives were recovered from their possession. All these convicts were tried by special military courts. Besides, 20 other convicts have also been awarded imprisonment.