Six military courts are set to hear cases of 16 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protesters who were allegedly involved in attacking military installations and disrespecting memorials of the martyrs following PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest on May 9.
According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government officials, trials of 16 suspects, who are in police custody for desecrating the statues of Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed and other national heroes in Mardan and other places, would be handled by six military courts.
Their cases would be handled under the Army Act and the Official Secrets Act for their involvement in the attacks, reported Express Tribune.
Earlier, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police arrested 16 suspects for their alleged involvement in the desecration of memorials of martyrs and attacks on military installations from various locations.
Top military brass and civilian leadership have decided to hold trials of civilians who were involved in the May 9 attacks on military installations across the country following the arrest of PTI chairman Imran Khan in military courts.
Human rights activists have condemned Pakistan Army’s decision to try PTI supporters who attacked civil and military installations under the Pakistan Army Act and Official Secrets Act, saying that using laws meant for military personnel against civilians is against the principles of democracy.
 protesters who were allegedly involved in attacking military installations and disrespecting memorials of the martyrs following PTI Chairman Imran Khan's arrest on May 9. ){kind=link}