ATC rejects plea seeking medical examination of Khadija Shah

Lahore: An anti-terrorism court in Lahore rejected a plea for a medical examination and family visit of Khadija Shah, a PTI supporter and fashion designer, who is the prime suspect in the attack on Lahore Corps Commander's House, originally known as Jinnah House.

ATC judge Abhar Gul announced the verdict, denying the requested permissions.

Earlier, Shah's counsel had requested the court to obtain her medical report and allow her family to meet her in jail.

PTI Chairman Imran Khan accused the government of mistreating his party workers, particularly women, in custody. Shah is accused of leading the attack on Lahore Corps Commander's House and has been in police custody since May 23.

In an audio message, Shah admitted being a PTI supporter and participating in protests but denied wrongdoing. She stated that she had decided to surrender to the police due to the difficult circumstances she faced. Shah claimed that her family had been subjected to mistreatment by the authorities. She also mentioned being a dual