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Over a year ago, Khadija Siddiqui, a law student of TILS (The Insitute of Legal Studies), Lahore was stabbed 23 times by her own classmate. She became the victim of that vile attack during May of 2016 when she went to pick up her sister, Sofia from Convent of Jesus and Mary in Lahore. The attacker who is the son of a renowned lawyer, Sayed Tanvir Hashmi attacked her neck and chest. It is not less than a miracle how Khadija managed to survive the barbaric attack that day.
In the aftermath, Khadija reported Parhlo the entire incident and we created an awareness about the case. It was presented in court soon after and followed a round of proceedings throughout the 12 months. Later on, she faced a problem of sharing her examination room with her attacker. It was another traumatic experience on top of the post-traumatic stress Khadija was already facing. However, a petition was filed against it and she successfully granted a restraint from Shah Hussain, the attacker.
Further development in the case: Shah Hussain has been jailed for 7 years
A local court of Lahore has given its verdict. Shah Hussain has been jailed for 7 years by the court. The verdict was preserved on Friday but announced on Saturday after the defense and prosecution completed presented their arguments. Punjab Police was readily ordered to arrest Shah Hussain, thereafter.
The honorable court served justice faithfully. Khadija Siddiqui has been granted a decisive lead out of this case and it is a moment of victory. Let’s not forget how much she toiled for it and the support of fellow Pakistanis for her.
It was your support that led kept her adamant on her point and now it has yielded a significant result. Thank you all who reached out and showered their support and help in all ways for Khadija Siddiqui. We hope no human being ever has to suffer from the calamity Khadija did and may this case serve as a strong example.
