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Peshawar High Court Grants Bail to Lawyer Charged with Wife's Murder

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The Peshawar High Court has granted bail to a lawyer, Azhar Yousaf, charged with the murder of his second wife, Saba Pervez. The court expressed displeasure over faulty investigation in the case and pointed out several loopholes in the local police's handling of the matter. The court also ordered that a copy of its order be sent to the provincial home secretary and police officials to ensure proper investigation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Peshawar High Court granted bail to lawyer Azhar Yousaf, charged with the murder of his second wife, Saba Pervez, on the condition that he furnish two sureties of Rs500,000 each.
  • The court expressed displeasure over faulty investigation in the case and pointed out several loopholes in the local police's handling of the matter.
  • The court observed that the investigation agency had collected statements of different persons as evidence and inconclusive cellular phone data, but failed to trace the connection between the accused's first wife, Samina, and a mysterious person named Mohammad Aslam.
  • The court ordered that a copy of its order be sent to the provincial home secretary, additional inspector general of police (investigation), and SSP (investigation) to ensure proper investigation.
  • PHCBA president Khwaja Mohammad Gara argued on behalf of the accused, stating that he had entered into a love marriage with Saba Pervez and that she had never complained to her parents about his attitude.
  • Lone woman counsel Sureya Jabeen appeared for the complainants, arguing that the accused remained silent when Saba Pervez went missing and did not lodge a complaint with police.

Statistics:

  • Rs500,000: The amount of sureties required from Azhar Yousaf for bail.
  • Sept 8: The date on which Saba Pervez's body was recovered, bearing marks of torture.
  • 8 September 2011: The date on which Saba Pervez's body was recovered, as mentioned in the original text.
  • 500,000: The amount of bail granted by the Peshawar High Court.
  • 2011, Aug 1: The date on which Salma was killed in the Pahari Pura police station.

Sources:

  • "Peshawar High Court grants bail to lawyer." * Dawn.com *
  • "Peshawar High Court grants bail to lawyer on sureties." * Tribune.com.pk *

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