Summary LHC gave the verdict that Yousaf's presence at the crime scene could not be proved.
LAHORE (Dunya news) – Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday acquitted an alleged suspect named Yousaf who had been handed a sentence of 24 consecutive hangings. The charges were dropped against him and he was freed due to lack of evidence found against him. Yousaf’s stance on the charges against him was that he had no link to the incident and he was not present at the scene of the crime. Yousaf stated that there was no testimony or any evidence that he was present at the crime scene. He stated that he was framed in the case due to personal dispute and grudges.
According to the details, the hearing of the case was held by LHC’s 2 member bench. After hearing the case, LHC gave the verdict that Yousaf’s presence at the crime scene could not be proved. The court also stated that other testimonies and evidence against him was weak as well. The High Court declared the Lower Court’s decision of 24 consecutive hangings as nullified and acquitted him of all charges.
Yousaf was handed out the sentence of 24 consecutive hangings for his alleged involvement in an attack on a wedding procession in Gujranwala which left 12 people dead in 1998.
