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

[SecularNationalist]

If you did not know now you know.

That's not true actually.

 

[PradoTLC]

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

The son of a retired Pakistani army major general has been sentenced to five years in prison for writing a letter of criticism to Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa over his extension, reports BBC Urdu on Friday.
The BBC Urdu report says, according to military sources, a field general court-martial was held against accused Hassan Askari in the Gujranwala cantonment. During the operation, the accused was not allowed to have a lawyer of his choice and a military court provided him with a lawyer.
After being sentenced, Hassan Askari has been shifted to Sahiwal High-Security Jail. He was convicted by a military court in July this year and no statement was issued by the army’s public relations department, but details were recently released by Hassan Askari’s father.
A Lahore High Court (LHC) Pindi bench has moved a petition seeking a transfer of the convict from Sahiwal Jail to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
As being reported, the court has issued notices to all the parties concerned, including the Field General Court Martial, on the request. Hassan Askari was accused of writing a letter to General Qamar Javed Bajwa in September last year, allegedly extending his tenure and asking him to resign, expressing displeasure with the army’s policies.
Major General (retd) Zafar Mehdi Askari, the father of convict Hassan Askari, said in the petition that he had learned that his son was being tried in Gujranwala Cantonment where the Field General Court Martial convicted him and sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment.
The field petition also claims that Hassan Askari’s family was kept in the dark for several weeks after he was convicted, while the petitioner’s daughter also contacted the General Headquarters several times but there was no response. Not received According to the petitioner, Brigadier Wasim, posted at Jag Branch, was also contacted and said that Hassan Askari has been kept in Sahiwal High-Security Jail and despite repeated contacts by the jail authorities, he was only allowed to visit Hassan once. He is allowed to meet Askari.
The petition also pointed out that Hassan Askari was not being allowed to meet his lawyer. The petition also mentions that he had written a letter to the Ministry of Human Rights in August stating that since Hassan Askari’s parents live in Islamabad, the culprit was sent to a nearby jail in Rawalpindi. He should be shifted to Adiala Jail as the parents of the accused are old while the mother of the accused is critically ill and undergoes dialysis three days a week.
Besides, the petitioner i.e. Major General (retd) Zafar Mehdi has said that a letter has been fuwritten to the head of the Punjab Prisons Department in this regard but no reply has been received from there. The petitioner contends that the Department of Prisons has the power to transfer any prisoner to any jail within the province.

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

The son of a retired Pakistani army major general has been sentenced to five years in prison for writing a letter of criticism to Army Chief General Qamar

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sounds like horse shit...

TV channels are full of opposition clowns that crib about bajwa's extension.

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam

I doubt this is true. I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility that some powerful person misuses their power but the son of retired Major General isn't getting 5 years in prison for writing to Gen Bajwa about how he isn't doing a good job.

It seems the article is missing important details.

 

[TheSnakeEatingMarkhur]

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

The son of a retired Pakistani army major general has been sentenced to five years in prison for writing a letter of criticism to Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa over his extension, reports BBC Urdu on Friday.
The BBC Urdu report says, according to military sources, a field general court-martial was held against accused Hassan Askari in the Gujranwala cantonment. During the operation, the accused was not allowed to have a lawyer of his choice and a military court provided him with a lawyer.
After being sentenced, Hassan Askari has been shifted to Sahiwal High-Security Jail. He was convicted by a military court in July this year and no statement was issued by the army’s public relations department, but details were recently released by Hassan Askari’s father.
A Lahore High Court (LHC) Pindi bench has moved a petition seeking a transfer of the convict from Sahiwal Jail to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
As being reported, the court has issued notices to all the parties concerned, including the Field General Court Martial, on the request. Hassan Askari was accused of writing a letter to General Qamar Javed Bajwa in September last year, allegedly extending his tenure and asking him to resign, expressing displeasure with the army’s policies.
Major General (retd) Zafar Mehdi Askari, the father of convict Hassan Askari, said in the petition that he had learned that his son was being tried in Gujranwala Cantonment where the Field General Court Martial convicted him and sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment.
The field petition also claims that Hassan Askari’s family was kept in the dark for several weeks after he was convicted, while the petitioner’s daughter also contacted the General Headquarters several times but there was no response. Not received According to the petitioner, Brigadier Wasim, posted at Jag Branch, was also contacted and said that Hassan Askari has been kept in Sahiwal High-Security Jail and despite repeated contacts by the jail authorities, he was only allowed to visit Hassan once. He is allowed to meet Askari.
The petition also pointed out that Hassan Askari was not being allowed to meet his lawyer. The petition also mentions that he had written a letter to the Ministry of Human Rights in August stating that since Hassan Askari’s parents live in Islamabad, the culprit was sent to a nearby jail in Rawalpindi. He should be shifted to Adiala Jail as the parents of the accused are old while the mother of the accused is critically ill and undergoes dialysis three days a week.
Besides, the petitioner i.e. Major General (retd) Zafar Mehdi has said that a letter has been written to the head of the Punjab Prisons Department in this regard but no reply has been received from there. The petitioner contends that the Department of Prisons has the power to transfer any prisoner to any jail within the province.

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

The son of a retired Pakistani army major general has been sentenced to five years in prison for writing a letter of criticism to Army Chief General Qamar

www.oyeyeah.com

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Play stupid games win stupid prizes

 

[TigerOfMysore]

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

The son of a retired Pakistani army major general has been sentenced to five years in prison for writing a letter of criticism to Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa over his extension, reports BBC Urdu on Friday.
The BBC Urdu report says, according to military sources, a field general court-martial was held against accused Hassan Askari in the Gujranwala cantonment. During the operation, the accused was not allowed to have a lawyer of his choice and a military court provided him with a lawyer.
After being sentenced, Hassan Askari has been shifted to Sahiwal High-Security Jail. He was convicted by a military court in July this year and no statement was issued by the army’s public relations department, but details were recently released by Hassan Askari’s father.
A Lahore High Court (LHC) Pindi bench has moved a petition seeking a transfer of the convict from Sahiwal Jail to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
As being reported, the court has issued notices to all the parties concerned, including the Field General Court Martial, on the request. Hassan Askari was accused of writing a letter to General Qamar Javed Bajwa in September last year, allegedly extending his tenure and asking him to resign, expressing displeasure with the army’s policies.
Major General (retd) Zafar Mehdi Askari, the father of convict Hassan Askari, said in the petition that he had learned that his son was being tried in Gujranwala Cantonment where the Field General Court Martial convicted him and sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment.
The field petition also claims that Hassan Askari’s family was kept in the dark for several weeks after he was convicted, while the petitioner’s daughter also contacted the General Headquarters several times but there was no response. Not received According to the petitioner, Brigadier Wasim, posted at Jag Branch, was also contacted and said that Hassan Askari has been kept in Sahiwal High-Security Jail and despite repeated contacts by the jail authorities, he was only allowed to visit Hassan once. He is allowed to meet Askari.
The petition also pointed out that Hassan Askari was not being allowed to meet his lawyer. The petition also mentions that he had written a letter to the Ministry of Human Rights in August stating that since Hassan Askari’s parents live in Islamabad, the culprit was sent to a nearby jail in Rawalpindi. He should be shifted to Adiala Jail as the parents of the accused are old while the mother of the accused is critically ill and undergoes dialysis three days a week.
Besides, the petitioner i.e. Major General (retd) Zafar Mehdi has said that a letter has been written to the head of the Punjab Prisons Department in this regard but no reply has been received from there. The petitioner contends that the Department of Prisons has the power to transfer any prisoner to any jail within the province.

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

The son of a retired Pakistani army major general has been sentenced to five years in prison for writing a letter of criticism to Army Chief General Qamar

www.oyeyeah.com

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I would not jump to conclusions on this. Lets make sure we know the facts. This article artfully says "son of Major General". It skips on a key point masterfully. Was this "son of a General", a solider under Military Law. And if he was then he falls under Mil Law, and as such can be prosecuted under Court Martial proceedings. The fact that this articles states he was under Court Martial, means he was under the Mil jurisdiction and likely was not a civilian. And before people get their pants in a bunch, only a few days ago a serving US Col was put in jail and will likely be discharged was questioning in an open letter/vlog his leaderships decisions on the exit from Afghanistan. So lets take a deep breath and get the full facts before people on PDF commit Hara Kiri.
Any Pakistani soldier who questions the appointment of a senior officer in a branch like the military is exhibiting insubordination. Whether you like Bajwa's extension or not as a serving officer you cannot question it. It is the essence of the institution's structure. As civilians you can question it, but not as a soldier. Infact I would argue even in a civilian organization if a junior employee questions the boards extension of a CEO's contract in an open letter, that employee is likely to get terminated.

 

[Sage]

At first place the poor kid should not have written a letter directly to the COAS...It was like raising his bother eyebrows right in front of a person who wished his service to be extended. He could steam out his frustration here on PDF ....anyone Tom, Dick and Harry can come here and spew some venom...anyways ...I know about this story and this I tell you that the motive behind writing the letter and the guy's frustration had a background which the army knew....

 

[HRK]

Just because BBC reported an alleged reason it must be true ..... ???

I don't know when members will learn to question the articles and news stories ...

 

[Falconless]

The ministry of defence should issue a clarification

 

[Sayfullah]

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

The son of a retired Pakistani army major general has been sentenced to five years in prison for writing a letter of criticism to Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa over his extension, reports BBC Urdu on Friday.
The BBC Urdu report says, according to military sources, a field general court-martial was held against accused Hassan Askari in the Gujranwala cantonment. During the operation, the accused was not allowed to have a lawyer of his choice and a military court provided him with a lawyer.
After being sentenced, Hassan Askari has been shifted to Sahiwal High-Security Jail. He was convicted by a military court in July this year and no statement was issued by the army’s public relations department, but details were recently released by Hassan Askari’s father.
A Lahore High Court (LHC) Pindi bench has moved a petition seeking a transfer of the convict from Sahiwal Jail to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
As being reported, the court has issued notices to all the parties concerned, including the Field General Court Martial, on the request. Hassan Askari was accused of writing a letter to General Qamar Javed Bajwa in September last year, allegedly extending his tenure and asking him to resign, expressing displeasure with the army’s policies.
Major General (retd) Zafar Mehdi Askari, the father of convict Hassan Askari, said in the petition that he had learned that his son was being tried in Gujranwala Cantonment where the Field General Court Martial convicted him and sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment.
The field petition also claims that Hassan Askari’s family was kept in the dark for several weeks after he was convicted, while the petitioner’s daughter also contacted the General Headquarters several times but there was no response. Not received According to the petitioner, Brigadier Wasim, posted at Jag Branch, was also contacted and said that Hassan Askari has been kept in Sahiwal High-Security Jail and despite repeated contacts by the jail authorities, he was only allowed to visit Hassan once. He is allowed to meet Askari.
The petition also pointed out that Hassan Askari was not being allowed to meet his lawyer. The petition also mentions that he had written a letter to the Ministry of Human Rights in August stating that since Hassan Askari’s parents live in Islamabad, the culprit was sent to a nearby jail in Rawalpindi. He should be shifted to Adiala Jail as the parents of the accused are old while the mother of the accused is critically ill and undergoes dialysis three days a week.
Besides, the petitioner i.e. Major General (retd) Zafar Mehdi has said that a letter has been written to the head of the Punjab Prisons Department in this regard but no reply has been received from there. The petitioner contends that the Department of Prisons has the power to transfer any prisoner to any jail within the province.

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

The son of a retired Pakistani army major general has been sentenced to five years in prison for writing a letter of criticism to Army Chief General Qamar

www.oyeyeah.com

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@PanzerKiel @Blacklight is this true?

 

[PanzerKiel]

@PanzerKiel @Blacklight is this true?

Matter is much more serious, real thing is hardly being reported.... Let's keep it that way.

 

[iLION12345_1]

Matter is much more serious, real thing is hardly being reported.... Let's keep it that way.

This. It was more than a simple “letter of criticism”, there is a fine line between “criticism” and “threats” when it comes to a figure as important as COAS.

 

[Blacklight]

This. It was more than a simple “letter of criticism”, there is a fine line between “criticism” and “threats” when it comes to a figure as important as COAS.

There was no letter, there was no criticism, this is a Bull $hit story. The real reason is much more serious.

 

[PDF]

Reminds of of Col Imam... Poor guy was pleaded not to pursue extension of Gen Kiyani and other activism and was even beaten lol but he keeps up to his game too. He was last picked and returned back to his Askari home last year I think.

 

[TsAr]

Matter is much more serious, real thing is hardly being reported.... Let's keep it that way.

I think the son was also a military man, plus just a letter cannot land you in prison for 5 years. Something is being hidden. Obviously BBC was approached by the father Maj Gen sb so this is just their side of story.

 

[PDF]

There was no letter, there was no criticism, this is a Bull $hit story. The real reason is much more serious.

If ISPR can come clean to spy charges (treason of highest order mind you) of 3 star general, a brigadier too, then what stops them from informing media and public of other offences?

Seeing a 5 yr jail time, it surely isn't as serious as being a traitor.