Major General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry told a news conference in the city of Rawalpindi that at least 102 people were being tried in military courts over last month's violence, but did not name the generals who had been sacked.
Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan block a highway in Karachi, Pakistan in May 2023. Photo: Reuters
In May, thousands of Mr Khan’s supporters stormed and vandalised military installations across the country, including an air base, several military bases, a general’s home and even army headquarters. More than 5,000 of them were arrested, most of whom were later released.
“We have to establish why security was breached at military establishments. We have to find out what happened,” Mr Chaudhry said. He said two ministerial-level investigations had been conducted, headed by major generals, and punishments had been imposed on their recommendations.
The general added that stern ministerial-level action had also been taken against 15 other military officers, including three major generals and seven brigade commanders.
Mr Chaudhry added that several relatives, including women, of senior military officers were also facing trials for allegedly aiding the violence.
The Pakistani military said the arson was planned in advance by Mr Khan’s supporters and has named him in at least two criminal cases for “abetting violence”.
Mr Khan, 70, a former cricket star turned politician , has faced a series of lawsuits since he was ousted from power in a no-confidence vote last year.
Hoang Anh (according to Reuters)
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