Two ex-army officers sentenced for inciting sedition
Pursuant to the awarded sentence, the ranks of both officers have been forfeited on 21 November 2023, says ISPR.
RAWALPINDI: Two army officers sentenced under the Army Act for espionage and inciting sedition.
Major (Retired) Adil Farooq Raja and Captain (Retired) Haider Raza Mehdi, both retired officers of Pakistan Army, were convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 on the charges of inciting sedition among army personnel from discharge of duties and violation of the provisions of Official Secrets Act 1923 related to espionage and acts prejudicial to the safety and interest of the State.
The court of competent jurisdiction convicted and adjudged both the individuals on 7th and 9th October 2023, through due judicial process, said the ISPR un a statement on Saturday.
Major (Retired) Adil Farooq Raja was awarded 14 years rigorous imprisonment and Captain (Retired) Haider Raza Mehdi 12 years rigorous imprisonment.
Pursuant to the awarded sentence, the ranks of both officers have been forfeited on 21 November 2023.
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