According to Section 17 of The Offence of Zina Ordinance, 1979, who is responsible for initiating the stoning process?

Explanation

Option A refers to the court clerk, who does not initiate the stoning. Option B is the magistrate presiding over the case, but they do not start the stoning. Option C is correct because the witnesses who give testimony against the accused are the ones who commence the stoning. Option D is incorrect as there is a specified group responsible.