Kulbhushan Yadav: Indian RAW agent has still three options to escape death
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army former Chief and ex President General (R) Pervaiz Musharraf has spoken about the issue of death sentence of Indian RAW agent Kulbhushan Yadev in an interview to a private TV Channel.
Former army chief General (retd) Pervez Musharraf on Monday said that unlike the propaganda in Indian media, the Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav was provided a lawyer to defend himself before being awarded death sentence.
“This guy was involved in espionage and sabotage activities and was tried by Field General Court Martial and was provided a defence lawyer.. this is what happens when anyone is arrested for espionage,” said Musharraf.
He denied the impression generated by Indian media that he had no defendant by maintaining that he was given a civil lawyer (which he himself demanded) and was allowed to defend himself.
General explained that Kulbhushan Yadev has still three options to escape the death penalty.
“He can appeal to an appellate bench headed by a two-star general and the case can be taken to Supreme Court of Pakistan and finally a mercy petition too can be sent to president,” explained Musharraf.
Musharraf was of the view that Indian media will start propaganda against Pakistan after this decision and may use the west’s disapproval of death penalty as a tool to bring Pakistan under pressure.
