ISLAMABAD: Pakistan‘s army spokesperson on Monday announced that the country’s three highest-ranking officers, including a Lieutenant-General, have been sacked from their positions and action was taken against three major- generals and seven brigadiers due to their failure to prevent the outbreak of violent clashes that occurred nationwide on May 9, following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan.
Military spokesman Major General Arshad Sharif said a total of 102 individuals are currently undergoing trial in military courts for their involvement in the violent incidents.
Strict departmental action has also been taken against another 15 army officers, including major generals and brigadiers, Chaudhry said, adding that the punishments had been awarded after two separate army inquiries were completed into the May 9 violence. He, however, declined to name the senior officers who had been fired.”After a deliberate accountability process, keeping the requests of in-court inquiries in view, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against those who failed to keep the security and honour of garrisons, military installations, Jinnah House and General Headquarters intact.
“Three officers, including a Lieutenant-General, have been removed and strict disciplinary proceedings completed against other officers, including three major generals and seven brigadiers, have been completed,” he said.
He said probes were carried out by officers of major general level officers.
“All the people involved (in May 9 violence) will be punished under the Constitution and law,” said Sharif while addressing a press conference.
He described the incident of May 9 as “extremely disappointing, condemnable and a black chapter in the history of our country”.
“The events of May 9 have proven what enemies couldn’t do in 76 years, a bunch of miscreants and their facilitators did,” the officer said, as he described the incident as “a conspiracy against Pakistan”.
The May 9 violence elicited a strong reaction from the government and military with vows of taking action against the culprits, leading to an ongoing crackdown against those involved.
(With inputs from agencies)
Military spokesman Major General Arshad Sharif said a total of 102 individuals are currently undergoing trial in military courts for their involvement in the violent incidents.
Strict departmental action has also been taken against another 15 army officers, including major generals and brigadiers, Chaudhry said, adding that the punishments had been awarded after two separate army inquiries were completed into the May 9 violence. He, however, declined to name the senior officers who had been fired.”After a deliberate accountability process, keeping the requests of in-court inquiries in view, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against those who failed to keep the security and honour of garrisons, military installations, Jinnah House and General Headquarters intact.
“Three officers, including a Lieutenant-General, have been removed and strict disciplinary proceedings completed against other officers, including three major generals and seven brigadiers, have been completed,” he said.
He said probes were carried out by officers of major general level officers.
“All the people involved (in May 9 violence) will be punished under the Constitution and law,” said Sharif while addressing a press conference.
He described the incident of May 9 as “extremely disappointing, condemnable and a black chapter in the history of our country”.
“The events of May 9 have proven what enemies couldn’t do in 76 years, a bunch of miscreants and their facilitators did,” the officer said, as he described the incident as “a conspiracy against Pakistan”.
The May 9 violence elicited a strong reaction from the government and military with vows of taking action against the culprits, leading to an ongoing crackdown against those involved.
(With inputs from agencies)