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Families' Pardons Lead to Bail for Teen Linked to Judge in Islamabad Fatal Crash

The decision reflects Pakistan's reconciliation mechanism that allows pardons to alter prosecution in fatal traffic cases.

Overview

  • Judicial Magistrate Shaista Khan Kundi approved bail for Abuzar after both families recorded formal pardons in court.
  • The accused was released on a Rs50,000 surety following a four-day physical remand.
  • Police traced the SUV by its registration number, apprehended the teen at a private hospital, collected forensic samples, and impounded the vehicle.
  • The remand report alleges he was recording a Snapchat video while driving at high speed before striking a scooter at Secretariat/PTV Chowk.
  • The victims were identified as Samreen, 25, and Tabinda, 27, part-time PNCA events workers, and the driver is reported to be the son of IHC Justice Muhammad Asif, prompting public scrutiny.