The pardon was granted by the president in exercise of his powers under Article 45 of the Constitution, sources in Sindh’s Home Department told Sindh Express. Despite several attempt, IG Prison Nusrat Mangan and the superintendent Karachi Central Jail refused to talk on this issue. The Rangers personnel had killed Sarfarz Shah, 22, considering him a robber out to deprive people in the park of their belongings. Footage of the killing was filmed by a cameraman from a private TV channel who was at the park to cover an event. Later, the convicts filed appeals in the SHC against their conviction, requesting the court to set aside the ATC judgement.

Source: The Express Tribune January 07, 2018 05:26 UTC