Court reserves decision in Obaid K2 appeal against sentence for Rangers killing

A Special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi has reserved its decision in the appeal filed by Obaid alias K2 regarding the 40-year sentence handed to him in the murder case of a Rangers personnel.

Case Background

  • Obaid K2 was convicted in August 2024 by an ATC for the 26-year-old killing of a Rangers driver, Dildar Hussain, in Liaquatabad.

  • He received a 40-year prison sentence and was ordered to pay Rs 0.5 million in compensation to the deceased’s family, plus additional penalties for attempted murder and offences under anti-terrorism laws.

Present Development

  • During the appeal hearing, the court has reserved its decision, meaning it will announce the verdict at a later date. The reasons for the delay were not disclosed.


Summary Table

SubjectDetails
Convicted IndividualObaid alias K2
Original Sentence40 years imprisonment + compensation
Appeal StatusDecision Reserved by ATC
Next StepCourt verdict expected upon review
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