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He was asked by the SDPO, Saddar, to examine ASP Shahid Hayat at AKUH
on Sept 21 who was injured in the incident.
When he went to examine him, the doctor on duty, Dr. Tashfeen, did not
allow him to open the stitches already sewed on his leg which he said
measured 7.4 cm.
Q: How did you measure the wound which was sewn and bandaged?
A: I had no measuring tape and I did it with my finger and marked it with a
pencil and later checked it as 7.4 cm.
Q: You were accompanied by the investigation officer?
A: Yes.
Q: Why didn't you ask the AKUH staffers to provide one for you?
A: They were not well disposed towards me and I didn't consider it necessary
to ask for it. I was not allowed to open the stitches to examine the wound by
the hospital doctor and neither the injured officer was willing.
Q: What report you gave then?
A: I reserved my opinion.
Judge: Those who go to the mortuaries should carry a measuring tape with
them. If the government had not provided you one, why don't you buy one
and keep it with you all the time?
After completing the evidence of two doctors, the tribunal adjourned the
hearing till Tuesday at 9:15 am.
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