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**Islamabad, Pakistan** – A judicial magistrate in Islamabad has issued a written order formalizing the pardon and subsequent release of a minor accused in a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two young women. The incident, which occurred at Islamabad’s PTV Chowk, involved a speeding luxury car driven by the underage individual colliding with a scooter, resulting in the deaths of Samreen Hussain and Tabinda Batool.
Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi’s order confirms that the families of the deceased chose to forgive the accused “in the name of God.” The minor, reportedly the son of a high-ranking judicial official, had been released last week following the reconciliation, as the victims’ heirs expressed no objection to his freedom.
According to eyewitnesses and police statements, the driver, who is under 18 and lacked a valid driving license, was operating the vehicle recklessly at the time of the crash. He later admitted to police that he was recording a video for social media when the accident happened. Investigations also revealed that the scooter rider, one of the victims, also did not possess a driving license.
Following the tragic event, one of the victims’ fathers shared with Geo News that the judge had visited their home to offer condolences and acknowledged his son’s culpability. The father clarified that discussions regarding *diyat* (blood money) were not held during that meeting.
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**Politics & Governance:**
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