Dr Aafia Siddiqui attacked, 'slightly injured' by fellow inmate in US prison: FO

Dr Siddiqui, who is a US citizen of Pakistani origin, was convicted by a US court on charges of shooting at US army and FBI officers while in custody in Afghanistan and was sentenced to 86 years imprisonment.

FO spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, in a statement, said the authorities had learnt of the assault on Siddiqui by a fellow inmate on July 30.

"Our embassy in Washington, DC as well as our consulate general in Houston immediately took up the matter with the concerned US authorities," he said.

Chaudhri further said "our consul general in Houston visited Dr Siddiqui immediately to ascertain her well-being. She had received some minor injuries but was doing fine."

The FO spokesperson said that a formal complaint had been lodged with the relevant US authorities to investigate the matter and ensure her safety and well-being.

"Both the Pakistan embassy in Washington, DC and the consulate general in Houston continue making every effort to ensure that Dr Siddiqui is properly looked after during her incarceration at FMC Carswell," he said.

The FO spokesman said all arrangements were being made to properly look after Dr Aafia in the prison.