Sui lady doctor medically examined

Published January 14, 2005

KARACHI, Jan 13: The lady doctor who became a victim of assault in Sui, on Thursday night underwent medical examination at police surgeon's office Where she was taken amid security.

The lady doctor was examined by a woman medico-legal officer, who after examination handed over her initial findings to the victim and the police, official sources said.

According to the Pakistan Petroleum Limited the lady doctor posted at the Sui Field Hospital, was severely beaten up by a few persons who broke into her room on Jan 2. She was later shifted to her Karachi residence.

The examination report suggested that the Dr Shazia Khalid was beaten up as marks of resistance were found on her body. However, the report was being kept secret and all of the officials were tight-lipped.

Official sources said that a sub-inspector came from Sui, Naseerabad district to her residence here and recorded her statement, which was made part of the FIR.

In her statement, she said that she was assaulted but she failed to identify the men who broke into her room, they added. The official sources claimed bed sheet with blood stains, broken hair and condoms were found from her room of the hostel, which were sent for medical examination.

COURT NOTICE: Meanwhile, a notice was served on Dr Shazia asking her to appear before a judicial tribunal on Jan 17, adds APP. The notice was issued by Justice Ahmed Khan Lashari of Balochistan High Court heading the tribunal. The notice was served through Sindh High Court.

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