Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 12: Principal Sessions Judge Jammu Sanjay Parihar awarded two years imprisonment to two Pak Nationals as they have entered illegally into the territory of India.
While awarding two years imprisonment to Basharat Ali, S/o Mohd Rafiq, R/o Hailjatan, Tehsil & District Sialkote Pakistan and Husnain Farooq, S/o Rehmat Ullah, R/o Gohadpur Town, Sialkot, Pakistan, Principal Sessions Judge Jammu Sanjay Parihar after hearing Public Prosecutor Kulbhushan Sharma observed that during confessional statement, accused has disclosed that he was working as Trader. Accused is in custody since 21.09.2019, therefore, has been in custody for a period of more than two years. So, is sentenced to undergo imprisonment of two years and a fine of Rs.1000/-. In default of payment of fine, he shall undergo further imprisonment of one month.
Principal Sessions Judge Jammu Sanjay Parihar further observed that in Prof. Bhim Singh VS. Union of India, Supreme Court had observed that with regard to foreigners, who have been convicted and completed their sentence, in the event of confirmation of their nationality, they should be deported back to their respective country. In that backdrop, having regard to the fact that the accused persons were not involved in any unlawful activity against sovereignty of India and appears to be strayed into Indian Territory inadvertently. Therefore, after the expiry of sentence, the Jail authorities in coordination with the Home Department U.T of J&K shall take steps to coordinate with the Central authorities at Delhi for deportation of the accused to his native country through international check post or through other pivotal point, so as to enable him to meet his own people.
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