LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) hearing the rape and murder case of seven-year-old Zainab announced its verdict today sentencing Imran Ali Naqshbandi to death, four times.
The court sentenced Imran to death for kidnapping, for rape, for murder and under Section 7-ATA. Additionally, for performing an unnatural act with a minor he has been sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 million, Punjab Prosecutor General Ehtesham Qadir informed media.
The sentencing of Imran Ali Naqshbandi has included Pakistan in the list of countries that have used scientific technology to prosecute and sentence a criminal.
Zainab’s father, Mohammad Amin, expressed a sigh of relief at the sentencing of his daughter’s rapist and killer.
The defence and prosecution concluded their arguments earlier this week in the high-profile case, which was heard inside Kot Lakhpat Jail where the convict was jailed on remand.
A total of 56 witnesses including Zainab’s uncle and brother recorded their statements against Imran. The prosecutor informed the court that the forensic report and polygraph test proved that Imran murdered Zainab.