Lt. Colonel (Retired) Akbar Hussain convicted for inciting sedition: ISPR

Lieutenant Colonel Akbar Hussain has been convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 over charges of inciting sedition among army personnel from discharge of duties.

A local TV quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the court of competent jurisdiction adjudged Akbar Hussain ‘guilty’ of the offence charged, through due judicial process. He was handded over the punishment of 14 years rigorous imprisonment on May 10, 2024.

The rank of Lt Col Akbar Hussain has been forfeited on 26 July 2024.

Earlier, ex major (Retired) Adil Farooq Raja and ex-captain (Retired) Haider Raza Mehdi were also convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 over 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.

The court had convicted and adjudged both Adil Farooq Raja and Haider Raza Mehdi on the date of 7th and 9th October 2023, after due judicial process. Adil Farooq Raja and Haider Raza Mehdi were awarded punishments as 14 and 12 years of rigorous imprisonment respectively and forfeiture of rank of both individuals with effect from 21 November 2023.