The federal government has informed the Supreme Court that the trial ofcivilians implicated in the May 9 incidents has commenced in militarycourts. This revelation comes in response to a written submission followingthe court’s order on August 3. The government’s communication underscoresthe significance of these trials in safeguarding the rights of the accusedindividuals.
Furthermore, the government’s response emphasizes that the outcomes ofthese trials should be used to determine the innocence of those who are notinvolved in the alleged incidents. The federal government maintains thatthe trial of these suspects will be contingent on the progress of theSupreme Court proceedings.
According to government reports, a total of 102 individuals wereapprehended on suspicion of their participation in attacks on militaryinstallations that occurred on May 9 and 10.
These individuals have been arrested under the Pakistan Army Act of 1952,as outlined in the government’s written response.
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A crucial legal development in this matter is that a five-member largerbench, presided over by Justice Ijazul Ahsan, is scheduled to hear thepetitions challenging the trial of civilians in military courts tomorrow.