KARACHI: Lawyer and social activist Jibran Nasir on Monday welcomed the decision of Sindh High Court regarding confirmation of Arzoo’s age in the underage marriage case.
Talking to media after the hearing in the Sindh High Court, Jibran Nasir said that after the report of the medical board, the high court has confirmed that Arzoo is 13 to 14 years old, adding that progress is being made in the case.
He said that initially, we have proved our position regarding the underage of the girl, now the case will be heard in the lower court. The high court has adjourned the hearing of the case for two weeks, he maintained.
Jibran Nasir said that the court has ordered to send Arzoo to a shelter home but the accused Ali Azhar who kidnapped and sexually abused Arzoo is not allowed to meet him. He said that on the occasion of his appearance in the court, Arzoo asked to go with her alleged husband.
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He said that it was clear from his condition that the girl had been intimidated to withdraw the case. Nasir said that the manner in which Arzoo was abducted and abused made it clear that the girl had not yet returned to her original condition and needed time to recover.
He said two days ago, Arzoo Raja’s parents received a stamp pamper on which it was written that the girl would be handed over. He said the police has been informed about the matter and Arzoo’s parents have been provided police security.
Mohammad Jibran Nasir said that after the issue came to light, many people are now coming to the field to take advantage and want to gain interests by taking Arzoo into their custody.
