Ex-Gilgit-Baltistan CM to 34 years in prison: An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Tuesday sentenced former Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid Khan to 34 years in prison for threatening the security agencies of the region.
Sedition and terrorism cases were filed against Khan following the protests in July 2024, where he was also accused of making threatening speeches.
Anti-terrorism court number one of Gilgit-Baltistan said in its judgment that according to the prosecution, Khan had threatened the chief secretary of the province, policemen and intelligence agencies during a protest in Gilgit on July 26, 2024.
The court said that the former Chief Minister allegedly claimed that if he came to power again, he would not spare anyone. It was alleged in the case that Khan incited violence against sensitive institutions. After the case was registered, a joint investigation team was formed, which found Khan guilty. Khan is currently absconding.
The court said in its decision that during the hearing of the case, the prosecution was able to prove the charges against Khan, after which he was sentenced to 34 years in jail and fined under various sections.
Apart from the punishment, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 6 lakh on the politician and ordered the police to arrest him and execute his punishment order.
