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82 PTI Protesters Confess in Court, Sentenced to Prison and Fines
82 PTI protesters confess to violence in Nov 26 protests; ATC Rawalpindi sentences them to 4 months in jail and fines of Rs 1.5 million.
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by News Desk
2025-05-02
82 PTI Protesters Confess in Court, Sentenced to Prison and Fines

In a major development in the aftermath of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests held on November 24 and 26, 2024, 82 accused have confessed to their involvement in violent demonstrations. The Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) sentenced them to four months in prison along with a collective fine of Rs. 1,515,000.

The hearing took place in the ATC Rawalpindi, where proceedings were held in connection with 24 FIRs registered against PTI workers for their alleged participation in violent protests during the party’s nationwide agitation campaign.

Out of a total of 1,609 accused, 560 appeared in court and were formally indicted. Among them, 82 confessed to their crimes in front of the judge.

The confessed individuals submitted affidavits stating that both local and central leadership of PTI incited them to protest. “We are poor workers who were misled by our leaders. We seek mercy,” the accused pleaded before the court.

They also provided written assurances stating they would not participate in any protests in the future. The court acknowledged their confessions and cooperation but proceeded to sentence each of them to four months in prison along with monetary penalties.

This case marks a significant chapter in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the PTI protest movement, which faced harsh crackdowns and numerous arrests following charges of incitement and violence.

Legal experts note that the confessions and convictions may have wider political implications, particularly for the party's leadership, which has been repeatedly accused of encouraging confrontations with law enforcement and institutions.

The remaining accused in the case will face trial in the coming weeks.

 
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