Nashwa case: Accused doctors flee from court after judge cancels bail

Dr Sharjeel, Dr Atiya managed to escape unhindered despite police presence

KARACHI: Two doctors who are prime suspects in the case of infant Nashwa's death at a private hospital escaped from court premises in Karachi on Friday after their bail was cancelled, Express News reported.

Bail granted to Dr Atiya and Dr Sharjeel was rejected by District and Sessions Judge (East). Both suspects were present for the hearing and managed to make an unhindered exit after the proceedings.

Both suspects had also obtained protective bail from the Sindh High Court.

On Thursday, the investigation officer submitted the challan in the case, which included sections of murder against staff members of Darul Sehat Hospital (DSH). Earlier, the police had included charges of unintentional murder.



On April 22, nine-month-old Nashwa died after being administered the wrong dosage of medicine which led to a deterioration in her health.

Following the dosage, her heartbeat increased abnormally.

The infant was shifted to the hospital’s ICU where she was placed on a ventilator. According to the report of the CT scan administered at the hospital, Nashwa's hands, feet, eyes and mouth were paralysed.