Natasha’s Psychiatric Condition Delays Karsaz Road Hearing

News Desk 

Islamabad: Natasha, the individual accused of causing a fatal accident with her Land Cruiser on Karsaz Road in Karachi, was declared a psychiatric patient by her lawyer during today’s (Wednesday) court hearing.

The case, concerning the tragic deaths of a father and daughter in the accident, was heard at the Karachi City Court. The suspect was not present in the court, as the investigating officer requested a 7-day physical remand.

Sub-Inspector Aamir Altaf presented a temporary medical report indicating that Jinnah Hospital’s psychologist, Dr Chani Lal, had examined Natasha and admitted her to the hospital.

According to Dr Lal, Natasha’s condition was such that she could not be brought to court at this time.

Advocate Amir Mansoob, representing Natasha, argued that she is a psychiatric patient who has been under treatment for the past five years.

He claimed that patients with such conditions are usually kept in isolation and that Natasha had left her house and driven the vehicle without permission. Mansoob contended that Natasha’s mental state prevented her from being present in court and requested bail on these grounds.

The court responded by stating that bail could not be granted without the suspect’s appearance in the court. Since the court was performing the duties of a special magistrate, it lacked the authority to grant bail at this stage. 

Consequently, Natasha was granted a one-day remand, and the court ordered her to be produced in the concerned court the following day. If Natasha was unable to appear, a proper medical certificate should be provided.

Following the hearing, Inspector Amir Altaf addressed the media, stating that the hospital’s medical report had been submitted to the court, and the hospital administration had admitted Natasha.

He noted that the court had granted a one-day remand and mentioned that samples had been taken for lab analysis. 

The investigation officer also indicated that the investigation would include verification of Natasha’s driving license, whether it was issued in the UK or Pakistan. Altaf mentioned that if permitted by the doctor, Natasha would be presented in court the next day, but no medical report regarding drug use had been received yet.