Kathmandu— A 25-year-old Afghan man named Farhad N has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of intentionally driving his car into a crowd at a trade union rally in Munich on February 13, 2025. The attack resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to over 40 others.

Details of the Attack

Farhad N deliberately drove his Mini into a crowd of around 1,400 people at a trade union rally in Munich's city center. The victims included a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter, who both died in hospital shortly after the incident. More than 40 other individuals were injured, some critically.

Legal Proceedings

The Munich Higher Regional Court ruled that Farhad N's actions were of a particularly serious nature, making it difficult for him to be released on parole once he has served 15 years in prison. He was convicted of two counts of murder, 23 counts of attempted murder, and several other charges including grievous bodily harm.

Motivation Behind the Attack

The judge stated that Farhad N intended to attack and kill people arbitrarily in Germany as a response to situations in Islamic countries. The prosecution argued that his actions were influenced by anger, disappointment, and bitterness towards Western states' involvement in Gaza and Afghanistan.

Background of the Defendant

Farhad N arrived in Germany in 2016 as a teenager during Europe's migrant crisis. His asylum request was rejected but he remained legally resident with a work permit, working as a shop detective and for security companies. He had no prior convictions.

Farhad N has the right to appeal against his verdict.

(With inputs from BBC News)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.