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Pakistan: Murder convict hanged in Vehari

The convict Abdul Gaffur murdered an 8-year-old girl in 1991 after rape.

A death row convict was hanged in Vehari District jail today (Wednesday), Dunya News reported.

According to details, the convict Abdul Gaffur murdered an 8-year-old girl in 1991 after rape.

District and Session judge Lodhara ordered his death penalty and fine whereas the mercy plea was also rejected by the President on which black warrants were issued.

Source: Dunya News, April 29, 2015

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