Anti-Terrorism Court jails two men for explosives and banned material
An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi sentenced two men to prison terms on Friday for possessing explosives and materials linked to proscribed organisations.
Manzoor Ahmed gets five-year term
Special Judge ATC Amjad Ali Shah sentenced Manzoor Ahmed of Ghaljo to five years rigorous imprisonment. The court ordered forfeiture of his entire property under Section 5-A of the Explosive Substances Act. Police arrested him near Sagri Mor on the Grand Trunk Road at around 1.25pm on September 30, 2024. His black bag yielded a search that found three detonators, a nine-foot-long safety fuse wire, and 390 grams of explosive material.
Saif Ullah receives four-year sentence
The court sentenced Saif Ullah of Nakar Mojowal to four years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs100,000. He faced charges under Section 11-G of the Anti-Terrorism Act regarding offences associated with proscribed organisations. He was taken into custody by police close to a cemetery along Kanta Road at approximately 11.15am on August 1, 2024. Officers recovered pamphlets, stickers, badges and key rings bearing insignia of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat from his possession.
Hate material linked to ASWJ
The court found Saif Ullah guilty for possessing literature described by police as hate-inciting material. The case was registered under Section 11-W which deals with prohibition of printing or disseminating such content. He would undergo an additional six months simple imprisonment if he defaulted on the fine payment.
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