RAWALPINDI – Pakistani military’s Field General Court Martial (FGCM) has convicted two former army officers under Pakistan Army Act 1952 for the charges of inciting sedition and espionage.
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said Major (retired) Adil Farooq Raja was awarded 14 years rigorous imprisonment while Captain (retired) Haider Raza Mehdi was handed 12 years rigorous imprisonment.
Both former military officers, who are currently living abroad, have been using the social media channels for inciting people against the institutions.
“Major (Retired) Adil Farooq Raja and Captain (Retired) Haider Raza Mehdi, both retired officers of Pakistan Army, were convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 for the charges of inciting sedition among army personnel from discharge of duties and violation of the provisions of Official Secrets Act, 1923 related to espionage and acts prejudicial to the safety and interest of the State,” read an official statement issued by the military’s media wing.
The court of competent jurisdiction convicted and adjudged both the individuals on October 7 and 9, 2023, through due judicial process.
