LONDON: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporter has been convicted by Westminster Magistrates’ Court of causing criminal damage to the Pakistan High Commission after violently attacking the premises – nine days after Imran Khan’s arrest. May 9 in Islamabad.
JEE News have learned that Aamir Wasim Chaudhry, 51, of Woodlands Lane, Leytonstone, East London, has been charged with one count of criminal damage at the Pakistan High Commission. The charge and conviction follows Amir Chaudhry’s attack on the Pakistani High Commission in Knightsbridge on May 18 at approximately 22:11.
Scotland Yard sources have confirmed that they received an emergency call from the Pakistan High Commission on the night of May 18 when Aamir Wasim Chaudhry appeared in front of the Pakistan High Commission in London, raised slogans for the right to freedom and urged the government of Pakistan, national institutions Raised slogans against mission premises. The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed to JEE News that Aamir Waseem Chaudhry was prosecuted for one count of criminal damage to Pakistan High Commission property. Chowdhury appeared before a judge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court where he initially denied the charges against him but pleaded guilty to criminal damage when shown evidence. The court declared him guilty and ordered him to pay compensation to the High Commission.
Sources say that Aamir Chaudhry was shouting slogans against the government of Pakistan and heads of various institutions, initially using abusive and threatening language and then breaking the window glass in an attempt to break into the mission. It is understood that two members of staff were on the premises at the time of the attack. According to sources, the Pakistan High Commission in London brought the incident to the notice of the Met Police as well as the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Police sources say that the police reached the spot and arrested the accused. Following the conviction and conviction of the protesters, the Pakistani mission has called on the FCDO to ensure the safety and security of the High Commission and its consulates.
Commenting on the case, criminal law expert Barrister Umar Ali said that prosecution of such offenses would act as a strong deterrent against any future acts of violence against property. Having a criminal record can have devastating effects on future employment, travel, immigration status and various aspects of daily life, he said.
He explained, “The offense of criminal damage is when a person intentionally or recklessly damages the property of another without lawful excuse. The law relating to criminal damage is governed by the Criminal Damage Act 1971.” , which outlines the process of criminal damage and sets out the consequences for those found guilty. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, some sentences and cautions ‘expend’ after a period of time. called the rehabilitation period. A fine imposed on an adult, one year after its imposition, becomes a sentence of conviction.”
