Pakistan Chief of Army Staff Gen Bajwa confirms death sentence of 12 'hardcore terrorists'

AVA- The terrorists whose death sentence was confirmed by the army chief were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism. The convicts included those also involved in attacking the Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan jails.
The terrorists involved in attacking law enforcement agencies, Armed Forces of Pakistan, telephone exchange and educational institutions.
“On the whole, they were involved in killing of 99 persons, including seven civilians, 92 armed forces, Frontier Constabulary and police officials and injuring 58 others,” a press release by ISPR said, adding that six other convicts have been awarded imprisonment.
The convicts were tried by special military courts. Additionally, six convicts have been awarded life imprisonment.