Appeals court upholds ex-defence minister’s arms smuggling conviction
The High Court upheld today a weapons smuggling conviction against former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim, ruling that there was no evidence to suggest he was framed by rogue police officers.
15 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM
The High Court upheld today a weapons smuggling conviction against former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim, ruling that there was no evidence to suggest he was framed by police officers.
The three-judge panel acknowledged a lack of forensic evidence linking Nazim with the pistol and three bullets found in his apartment, but said the retired colonel was not able to prove that someone else had left the weapons in his bedroom.
Speaking to reporters after the verdict, Adam Azim, Nazim’s brother said: “Today’s verdict is unacceptable. This was issued by cowardly judges…if things continue like this, I don’t think anyone can ever get justice.”
Nazim’s wife Afaaf Abdul Majeed said they would appeal the verdict at the Supreme Court.
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