Former Major General’s son jailed for five years for writing a criticism letter to General Bajwa, Reports BBC Urdu

[Moon]

I can't help but feel that stuff like this could be prevented or at least minimised if we didn't have extensions for the chief. Do your time, retire amicably, let the process go on. Anyone know this guy's motivations for his actions?

I think, till we don't know the contents of the letters, background of the guy and his actions and intentions, we cannot say that such a thing could've been avoided.

 

[Jungibaaz]

I think, till we don't know the contents of the letters, background of the guy and his actions and intentions, we cannot say that such a thing could've been avoided.

Fair point, I reserve my comments.

 

[HRK]

From the comments it seems that he incited other for mutiny hence such action was taken. I think ISPR should tweet about it before everyone considers BBCs headline a truth.

it is, even the FIR mention this

The petitioner’s counsel Zainab Janjua informed the court that Mr Askree’s son Hasan Askree, a civilian, has been nominated in an FIR under Section 131 [abetting mutiny], but a judicial magistrate has handed over his custody to adjutant general of the army.

but according to the petitioner this was not related to mutiny, but till now failed to prove it in High court

According to the petition: “Hasan Askree has written to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) a few times to express his discontent with the functioning of the armed forces. The letters express criticism on certain polices of the current regime of army. In essence, the letters strongly worded though they may be, merely illustrate the disillusion of a citizen who is using the letters to state his disapproval of certain actions and policies of a state institution.”

The petition stated that Hasan Askree never wrote any derogatory or scandalous letters. No correspondence by him has ever encouraged or incited the overthrow of democratic rule. “Instead, the intention behind the letters is to highlight the deficiencies in the existing state of affairs.” The petitioner requested the court to quash the FIR registered against his son and also order his release.

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[The Eagle]

inciting for mutiny, creating a divide, making it controversial and instead of asking question he did try to meddle into State affairs. That self-claimed Field Marshall should have asked himself instead of trying to inject hatred like that. Government gave the extension.

Thread locked for wrong title, mislead, disinfo and propaganda peddling.

Regards,