ISLAMABAD: In a major development in the high-profile murder case of Senate employee Hamza Khan, an Islamabad court on Wednesday handed down the death sentence to a senior police officer after finding him guilty of involvement in the killing.
Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka announced the verdict in the case, sentencing Islamabad Police SP Arif Hussain Shah to death. The court also imposed a fine of Rs1 million on the convicted officer.
The case had drawn significant public attention due to the involvement of a senior police official and allegations surrounding abuse of authority and criminal misconduct within law enforcement circles.
According to the court verdict, co-accused Sabir Shah and Saqlain were awarded life imprisonment. The court further ordered both convicts to pay a collective fine of Rs2 million.
The murder case relates to the killing of Senate employee Hamza Khan, which triggered widespread concern and demands for transparent legal proceedings. The judgment is being viewed as a significant step toward accountability and enforcement of the rule of law, particularly in cases involving influential officials.
Legal experts say the verdict could become an important precedent in cases where serving law enforcement personnel face serious criminal charges. The convicts retain the right to challenge the decision in higher courts.
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