A court in Pakistan rules that two men convicted over the 2021 rape of a French tourist will be executed, according to reports. The case involves Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali, who were convicted in March 2021 of gang rape, kidnapping, robbery and terrorism-related offences connected to an attack on the Sialkot–Lahore Motorway. The assault is described as occurring after the woman’s car ran out of fuel, and it is reported that she was attacked in front of her three children. The reports say the court’s decision follows the convictions and applies the death penalty to both defendants. One outlet states that the court has determined the punishment after the convictions, while the articles provided do not include details on any appeals process or additional legal proceedings that may follow. The coverage is based on the court ruling and the convictions recorded in 2021.
Pakistan court orders execution for two men convicted in gang rape of French tourist
A court in Pakistan rules that two men convicted over the 2021 rape of a French tourist will be executed, according to reports. The case involves Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali, who were convicted in Marc...
- Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali are convicted in Pakistan for offences including gang rape.
- The attack occurred on or near the Sialkot–Lahore Motorway in 2021.
- Reports describe the victim’s car as having run out of fuel before the assault.
- The case is described as involving the victim’s three children being present during the attack.
- The court rules the death penalty (execution) for both men following their convictions in March 2021.
Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali were convicted of gang rape, kidnapping, robbery and terrorism offences back in March 2021 over the attack on the Sialkot-Lahore Motorway.
2 months agoAbid Malhi and Shafqat Ali were convicted of gang rape, kidnapping, robbery and terrorism offences back in March 2021 over the attack on the Sialkot-Lahore Motorway.
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