RAWALPINDI – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Major General Ahmed Sharif is holding an important press conference to apprise the nation after the dark events that occurred on May 9.
Starting the presser, Major General Ahmad Sharif said today’s interaction was to share details regarding the events of May 9, in which civil and military installations were attacked. After the opening statements. Sharif played a montage with testimonies from family members of the Shuhada.
Calling May 9 disappointing, DG ISPR called it black chapter inthe 1-t (2 saying enemies of Pakistan could not make such damage in 76 years, and a hand full of miscreants and their facilitators did in no time.
Armed forces spokesperson confirmed thar a disciplinary action has been taken over the failure to ensure security of garrisons and military installations, and three officers, including a lieutenant general, have been comes under the accountability.
Mr Sharif further mentioned that propaganda is being pushed against army for political purposes, and even raised questions when the culprits who carried out these acts will be brought to justice.
Delving into details about accountability, ISPR chief said the granddaughter of a former army chief is facing same accountability process, and the son-in-law of another retired four-star general, and wife of a 3-star general is also undergoing trial.
He confirmed that at least 102 culprits are being tried, and the process is still underway, he mentioned 17 standing courts are operational across Pakistan, while the civil courts have transferred the cases of 102 miscreants to military courts.
He however maintained that all people hold right to use their legal right in the high court and Supreme Court.
Answering to a reporter, ISPR chief said May 9 attacks did not happen all of a sudden, but was orchestered with aim of attacking the military installations to provoke the army. He mentioned that women were also used as shields during these wild acts.
He was of the view that institution debunked the conspiracy and decision for accountability was made within the army after considering all the evidence.
