shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > News > World News > Article > Sentence of doctor who helped track Osama reduced

Sentence of doctor, who helped track Osama, reduced

Updated on: 16 March,2014 09:23 AM IST  | 
Agencies |

Shakil Afridi’s jail sentence has been cut short to 23 years, from the earlier 33

Sentence of doctor, who helped track Osama, reduced

Islamabad: The sentence of a doctor who helped the US track down slain Al Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden, was reduced by 10 years and his fine reduced by Pakistani Rs 10 lakh (over $10,000) on Saturday.


A file photo of the SEAL Team Six, which was involved in the killing of Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2011 in Abbottabad. Pic/AFP
A file photo of the SEAL Team Six, which was involved in the killing of Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2011 in Abbottabad. Pic/AFP


Munir Azam, the Commissioner of Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR), passed the order after reviewing Shakil Afridi’s 33-year jail term and Rs 320,000 fine. Shakil’s lawyer Samiullah Afridi said that he would further appeal to a tribunal in the Federally Administred Tribal Areas, adding that he did not seek a review of the case but had asked for a fresh trial.


Shakil Afridi had allegedly helped the CIA by running a fake vaccination campaign in Abbottabad a month before the US forces' raid on a compound that killed Osama in 2011.

Afridi was arrested for his alleged links with the CIA and also charged for his allegedly links with the banned Lashkar-e-Islam religious outfit. Afridi was sentenced last May by an assistant political agent of the Khyber Agency tribal region.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK