Rich Driver Forgiven in Fatal Accident: Controversy in Pakistan

A wealthy Pakistani woman who caused a fatal accident involving a father-daughter duo has been forgiven by their relatives. Videos of the incident, showing Natasha Danish disoriented, went viral, igniting a social media firestorm. Amid allegations of blood money, the family stated they forgave her in the name of Allah, leading to her bail release.

A wealthy Pakistani woman who caused a fatal accident involving a father-daughter duo has been forgiven by their relatives, said her lawyer on Friday.

The incident provoked widespread outrage as the victims were from a lower-middle-class background. Natasha Danish not only killed two people but also injured three motorcyclists on Karsaz Road.

Videos of the August 19 accident showed Danish appearing disoriented, sparking massive social media and television debate.

Eyewitness footage depicted Danish hitting Imran Arif and his daughter Amna, sending their motorcycle flying.

Imran was a paper vendor and Amna worked at a private firm.

After a court hearing, Barrister Uzair Ghouri announced that the bereaved families had forgiven Danish in the name of Allah.

Claims of Danish's mental health issues were made by the defense, stating she had been under treatment since 2005.

The court received affidavits from the victims' families, absolving the accused, leading to Danish's bail. Social media speculated on blood money exchanges, which the family refuted.

In Pakistan, Sharia laws allow victim's families to forgive even fatal offenses. The Qisas and Diyat laws permit such forgiveness or compensation.

Defense lawyer Amir Mansoob confirmed that Danish, released on bail, could now travel freely.

(With inputs from agencies.)