Khadija Siddiqi case: Class fellow sentenced to 7 years in jail
Defence was backed by certain segment of the bar and influential lawyers: Siddiqi's counsel
LAHORE (Dunya News) – A court has sentenced Shah Hussain to seven years in prison on Saturday after he was found guilty in an attempted murder case lodged by victim Khadija Siddiqi, a 23-year-old law student.
Son of advocate Tanvir Hashmi had stabbed his class fellow, Siddiqi, 23 times on May 3, 2016 before she struggled for her life in a hospital. She had gone to Shimla Pahari to pick up her younger sister from school.
Chief Justice (CJ) of Lahore High Court (LHC) had ordered the magistrate to conclude the case within 30 days after conducting hearings on daily basis. The verdict was reserved on July 27 and delivered today.
While talking to the media, Siddiqi said that justice was served. She thanked her colleagues and law practitioners for their support in the issue.
Her legal counsel, Hassan Niazi took to Twitter: "Shah hussain taken to jail for 7 years. Khadija well done. Thank you everyone for ur support. Alhumdulillah did it."
Shah hussain taken to jail for 7 years. Khadija well done. Thank you everyone for ur support. Alhumdulillah did it
— Hassan Niazi (@HniaziISF) July 29, 2017
He alleged that the defence team was backed by certain influential lawyers who were backed by a section of the bar.
Niazi wrote on his Facebook, "Khadija has set an example. First she survives the 23 stabs around and on her neck. Then fights against the influential group of lawyers ,who were backed by certain segment of Bar. It was tough fight."
This is what Twitter has to say
Well done Khadija for speaking up and all those who argued your case in the courts and media. This is a victory for all young women. https://t.co/FznOOSP4Kz
— Raza Ahmad Rumi (@Razarumi) July 29, 2017
Congratulations @HniaziISF for your brilliant efforts #KhadijaFoundJustice https://t.co/R84nPnqxXY
— Shama Junejo (@ShamaJunejo) July 29, 2017
You are an inspiration to us all. Your long struggle is a reminder that we need to work to make access to justice a reality for all citizens
— M. Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) July 28, 2017
All the more power to you! https://t.co/48ntObSWAV
— Maria Memon (@Maria_Memon) July 27, 2017
Alhamdulillah @khadeeeej751 love and prayers always. https://t.co/dnmbIlRH4i
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) July 29, 2017
