THIRTEEN people were executed Monday for terrorist attacks and violent crimes in Xinjiang.

    They were involved in seven cases and convicted of organizing, leading and participating in terrorist groups, murder, arson, theft, and illegal manufacturing, storage and transportation of explosives, according to local courts in Aksu, Turpan and Hotan prefectures.

    They were found guilty of planning attacks and killing police officers, government officials and civilians. They took innocent lives, caused huge property losses, and seriously endangered public security, according to local courts.

    In one case, three defendants were convicted of organizing terrorist attacks on a police station, hotel and government office building, killing 24 people and injuring 23 others at Lukqun Township in Turpan Prefecture on June 26 last year.

    In another case, Abdujelil Metnasir joined a terrorist group in February 2012, participated in illegal religious activities many times and led physical training sessions for terrorists. In May 2012, he and other members of the group killed two members who wanted to quit, and planned the assassination of government officials. In June 2012, he provided the bombs that killed one child and injured 17 others at an illegal preaching venue.(Xinhua)