Two Ex-Military Officers Charged With Sedition, Official Secrets Breach: ISPR

News Desk

Islamabad: The Field General Court Martial (FGCM) on Saturday convicted two retired army officers of lower ranks for the charges of inciting sedition among army personnel from discharge of duties and violation of the provisions of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 related to espionage and acts prejudicial to the safety and interest of the state.

According to the press release issued by ISPR on Saturday, the convictions were made under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 . The convicted military men included Major (retired) Adil Farooq Raja and Captain (retired) Haider Raza Mehdi. The convicted retired officers were sentenced through the Field General Court Martial (FGCM) under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, for the charges of inciting sedition among army personnel from discharge of duties and violation of the provisions of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, related to espionage and acts prejudicial to the safety and interest of the state.

The court of competent jurisdiction convicted and adjudged the individuals on the dates of October 7 and 9, 2023, through due judicial process.

Major (retired) Adil Farooq Raja has been awarded 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, and Captain (retired) Haider Raza Mehdi has been awarded 12 years of rigorous imprisonment. Pursuant to the awarded sentence, the ranks of both officers were forfeited on November 21, 2023.