Blood money paves way for Natasha's acquittal in Karsaz accident case
Pakistan
The settlement took place under Sharia’s Diyat Law
Natasha's family paid Rs50.5 million to grieved family and offered job to a kin of the deceased
Medical report revealed that the driver was under the influence of ice
KARACHI (Dunya News) – In an out-of-court settlement, matters between Karsaz accident accused Natasha Danish and members of the bereaved family of father-daughter duo who were killed by her during rash driving resolved on Friday.
According to sources, Natasha’s family paid Rs50.5 million as diyat (blood money) to the grieved family. In addition, deceased's relative will be given a job in a company run by Natasha’s family. The amount was transferred through pay order, said sources.
Besides, Natasha’s family also paid amount to the people who were injured when her car rammed into them.
The settlement took place under Sharia’s Diyat Law.
The family of the deceased agreed to let the culprit acquit as, they believed, accident didn’t occur intentionally.
A man and his daughter were run over and killed and four people were injured on Karsaz Road, Karachi on Aug 19 by Natasha's vehicle. A medical report confirmed that she was under the influence at that time.
A TRAGIC INCIDENT
Police registered a case against Natasha Danish who was involved in a deadly road accident on Karsaz Road of Karachi.
The First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Bahadurabad police station on the complaint of Imtiaz Arif who lost his brother and niece in the accident.
The incident took place when a car driven by a woman rammed into two vehicles and a bike, killing two and injuring five others.
Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred owing to reckless driving by the woman. They said the car first hit a bike and then rammed into two vehicles.
MEDICAL REPORT OF ACCUSED
The medical report of Natasha revealed that she was under the influence of ice (crystal meth) while driving.
The Director Laboratories and Chemical Examiner of Sindh government revealed the medical report of accused Natasha. The urine and blood samples of the accused were used for medical examination.
The urine report declared that Natasha was under the influence of crystal meth, though her blood report didn’t verify it.
Another case was registered against the accused under the Anti-Drug Act. The investigation officer sought permission for investigation of accused.
The court granted permission for investigation in line with jail regulations.
