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are non-professionals and unqualified, that is, by a class called 'Bhangis' who
are non-Muslims.
Q: Why a cursory examination was done in the case of Mir Murtaza and rules
were not followed in such a "sensitive case"?
A: We found out the cause of death, age of the victim and the duration of
injuries, as to when the injuries were caused which caused the death. All
these things were obvious.
Q: When all these things were so obvious, what was the need of a
postmortem?
A: Yes. there was no need.
Q: Was any indication given to the MLOs directly or indirectly that the body
should not be subjected to any incisions?
A: No such instructions were given by any of the authorities.
Q: Is forensic science a part of the medical course. Did you attend any such
course?
A: No. We have in Lahore some institutions providing diploma courses in
medical jurisprudence, but I am not sure about the name of the institution.
There is a postgraduate course of two years at the College of Physicians and
Surgeons Pakistan, Karachi.
Q: Is any MLO trained in forensic sciences, holding a degree or diploma?
A: None.
Q: Of those injured in the Sept 20 incident brought to the JPMC, was anyone's
condition serious?
A: Yes. Bachal (a taxi driver) was in serious condition.
Q: Did you see the injured?
A: No. I didn't see the injured. It was not possible.
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