Police seek more time in medical student harassment case

Police seek more time in medical student harassment case

MIRPUR KHAS:Police have asked a local court for additional time to submit the final challan in the case involving the alleged suicide of a female student at a private medical college in Mirpur Khas.

The request came during a hearing before the Judicial Magistrate, where the investigation team sought more time to complete the remaining legal formalities. Investigation team head and SSP Suhai Aziz told the court that police were still waiting for the forensic examination report of the deceased student’s mobile phone.

Police say the phone’s forensic findings could provide important evidence for the investigation, particularly regarding the circumstances surrounding the student’s death and the allegations of harassment.

The court accepted the police request and adjourned the hearing until August 15, when investigators are expected to provide an update on the progress of the case and the submission of the final challan.

The student died by suicide on April 10, allegedly after facing harassment at the private medical college. Following the incident, police registered a case against five people, including the college principal and a lecturer.

The lecturer remains in police custody in connection with the case, while the other suspects have secured bail from the court.

The case has drawn attention because of allegations that harassment contributed to the student’s death. Investigators are now waiting for the forensic report before finalising the challan and presenting the complete findings before the court.

The court’s next hearing on August 15 is expected to clarify whether police will submit the final challan or seek further time to complete the investigation.