ISLAMABAD -Shah Nawaz, the prime accused in the murder case of Sarah Inaam, has been handed the death penalty along with a fine of 1 million rupees.
Session Judge Nasir Javaid Rana announced the verdict, concluding a trial that spanned over a year.
Sarah Inaam met her tragic end on the nights of September 22 and 23, 2022, at a farmhouse in Chak Shehzad
. Shah Nawaz was found guilty of using a blunt object to fatally strike her head.
The court’s decision, reached on December 9, 2023, marks the culmination of a legal process that began with the filing of charges against Shah Nawaz and his mother, Samina Shah, on December 5, 2022.
However, in a surprising turn, the court acquitted Samina Shah, citing a lack of evidence against her in the heinous crime.
The trial proceedings attracted widespread attention, with three different judges presiding over the case. In addition to Session Judge Nasir Javaid Rana, Additional and Session Judge Ata Rabbani, as well as Session Judge Azam Khan, contributed to the hearings.
The case’s gravity and public interest prompted a thorough examination, reflecting the commitment of the judicial system to ensure justice.
The verdict, while delivering closure to the legal proceedings, raises questions about the broader issues surrounding crime and punishment in society.
