After a local court in Islamabad sentenced Zahir Jaffer to death for the murder of Noor Mukadam, people flooded social media with messages of support for the judgment, which came after a four-month-long trial.
The verdict was announced by district and sessions court judge Justice Atta Rabbani. Co-accused Jan Muhammad and Iftikhar, the gardener and security guard at Zahir’s house, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each.
Here is how social media users are reacting:
Justice for Noor has been served in this world, says actress Mahira Khan.
Justice for Noor, in this world, has been served. Alhumdulillah. #NoorMuqaddam
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) February 24, 2022
“Finally justice prevailed,” said PML-N member Hina Pervez Butt taking to her Twitter.
Finally justice prevailed! 🙏🏻#NoorMuqaddam pic.twitter.com/ihGtk09TnE
— Hina Parvez Butt (@hinaparvezbutt) February 24, 2022
“Mabrook, Noor. We’ve crossed the first bridge” said one Twitter user, hoping that if “Zahir appeals in higher courts, he meets the same fate.”
Mabrook, Noor. We’ve crossed the first bridge. If by any means, Zahir appeals in the higher courts, I believe he will meet the same fate. Enshallah and Ameen. #NoorMuqaddam pic.twitter.com/qmYu9mMghi
— Bibijaan has issues. (@PoltclCassandra) February 24, 2022
“At least 2 more stages until Justice is served,” said journalist Anas Mallick in a tweet, stating that Zahir Jaffer can challenge the verdict in upper court in 30 days and if mentally unstable, he cannot be hanged per law.
While verdict of hang to death to Zahir Jaffer has been ruled by court, Road to Justice for #NoorMuqaddam is not easy. Atleast 2 more stages until Justice is served. He can challenge the verdict in uppercourt in 30 days and IF mentally unstable, then he cannot be hanged per law
— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) February 24, 2022
“Justice served,” said Komal Shahid, a Twitter user adding that she “hope[s] they [parents of Noor Mukadam] find a little peace knowing their daughter’s killer isn’t roaming around freely.
Noor, we cannot bring you back but I hope your parents sleep tonight. I hope they find a little peace knowing their daughter’s killer isn’t roaming around freely. Justice served. #JusticeForNoor #NoorMuqaddam pic.twitter.com/PrLDrVGug8
— Komal Shahid (@ArmedWithWords) February 24, 2022
