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Verdict in crowd killing of Sri Lankan man today

LAHORE: Anti-terrorist court in Lahore expected to announce verdict in crowd killing of factory in Sri Lanka manager on Monday.

Crowd of factory workers in Sialkot tortured and burned Priyanta Kumara in December in en attack what then-prime minister Imran Khan said he brought shame on nation.

According to police, rumors circulated that Kumar “ripped down religious poster and thrown This is in rubbish bin” and what up up to 120 people were arrested, including one of in main accused.

Shared some creepy video clips on social media showed how the crowd beat the lying victim, shouting slogans against blasphemy.

Victims body was returned to Sri Lanka’s high commission in Islamabad, and then flew to his place home the country.

BUT first information report (FIR) has been registered against 900 workers of in business,Raiko Industries, on Appendix of Uggoki Station Officer (SHO) Armagan Makt on sections 302, 297, 201, 427, 431, 157, 149 of Pakistan Penal Code (CPT) and 7 and 11-WW of Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).

results of the suspects were arrested in next days. The court indicted 89 people9 of they are minors who suspected of killing that man.

“The investigation and trial were completed by five members team led public prosecutor Abdul Raouf Wattu,” Geo News reports, adding that one last hearing will be held in Cat Lakhpat prison in Lahore”, after which the verdict is expected to be read out”.

“In the course of the trial, presided over by over Judge Natasha Nasim, the prosecution called 46 witnesses to trial,” the statement said. added.

“In addition, he presented CCTV footage as evidence. of 10 cameras installed on site of in murder also videos taken from mobile phones of 55 defendants men”.

BUT senior Pakistan official told AFP that Islamabad was in touch with Sri Lankan diplomats over incident “and assured them that everyone involved in in disgusting crime will be brought to justice”.

Some politicians and activists have argued that broader social and political changes are needed beyond the legal implications. for involved.

“Arrests should of of course be madebut must be clear grade of why the crowd feels impunity,” said Senator Sherry Rehman, member of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

– Starring Reuters, AFP

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