Amna Arif and her father, Imran, tragically lost their lives when their motorcycle was struck by an SUV driven by Natasha Iqbal, who was reportedly intoxicated at the time.
Amna, a 23-year-old who worked at a private firm, was pursuing an MBA with the support of her father, who sold snacks to fund her education.
According to police reports, Natasha’s Prado first collided with the motorcycle before hitting other vehicles and pedestrians, eventually crashing onto the service road. Amna and her father died instantly, while a third victim later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
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Given that Natasha Iqbal is married to a prominent industrialist in Karachi, concerns have been raised about whether justice will be served in this case or if it will follow the pattern of the wealthy avoiding accountability.
During the court proceedings, Natasha’s defense attorney, Amir Mansoob Qureshi, argued that she suffers from a mental illness and left home without informing her family.
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He requested that Natasha not be presented before the judge due to her fragile mental state and mentioned the family’s willingness to pay “Diya” (blood money) of Rs 6.8 million per person.
Natasha is already receiving preferential treatment, as the court granted only a one-day remand despite the police requesting seven days. Moreover, she is being held in a hospital rather than in police custody.
