Chichawatni (News Desk): The court of the Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sahiwal has delivered a landmark verdict in the high-profile Chichawatni double murder case, sentencing the convicts to death on two counts each after the allegations were proven.
Case Background
The incident dates back to 2022, when a case (FIR No. 285-22) was registered at the Chichawatni City Police Station. According to the prosecution, the convicts—identified as Abdul Wahid, Shahzeb, and Haider Ramay—opened fire and killed Abdul Wahab and Usman Jatt.
Judicial Proceedings and Verdict
Following a lengthy trial, the Honorable ASJ Aftab Ahmad Rai announced the verdict in light of the arguments presented by both sides and the forensic evidence provided by the prosecution.
Convicts: Abdul Wahid, Shahzeb, and Haider Ramay.
Sentence: The court awarded the death penalty twice (two counts of capital punishment) to each of the convicts.
Legal Representation: The complainant was represented by prominent High Court advocates Muhammad Ali Farrukh Cheema and legal expert Mehr Abdul Razzaq Sial.
Justice Served
Immediately following the sentencing, police took the convicts into custody and shifted them to jail to await the execution of their sentence. The families of the victims expressed their relief and satisfaction with the court’s decision, describing it as a “victory for justice.”