An Islamabad High Court judge has remarked, “Is this woman a commando,” after being told that an iron rod had allegedly been recovered from a wife accused of assaulting her husband.
Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro on Monday heard a bail petition filed by Aamna Saeed’s father on behalf of his daughter, who was arrested in a case concerning the alleged assault.
The complainant’s lawyer told the court that Saeed had allegedly assaulted her husband three times and that marks of violence were visible on his body. He said an iron rod had also been recovered from her.
The lawyer told the court that the rod had been “properly prepared” and kept for the alleged assault.
During the proceedings, Saeed’s lawyer argued that even if she had assaulted her husband in anger, “she is the lordship of the house”, prompting laughter in the courtroom.
The defence lawyer also told the court that Saeed held a PhD in philosophy and said there were several family issues that the court did not wish to discuss.
The court asked whether Saeed had herself taken her husband to hospital in a car after the alleged assault.
The complainant’s lawyer further alleged that Saeed had also assaulted her two daughters.
The investigating officer told the court that Saeed’s mental health had not been assessed as part of the investigation.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the Islamabad High Court reserved its verdict on the bail petition.
