Adiala Jail Superintendent has formally written to the PIMS Hospital administration, requesting the formation of a medical board to assess Zahir Jaffer’s physical and psychological condition over his clemency appeal in Noor Mukadam murder case, reported 24NewsHDTV Channel.
The Supreme Court has already rejected Jaffer’s appeal against the death sentence, leaving the presidential mercy petition as his last legal option.
The letter states that a medical and psychological evaluation by an official board was a necessary requirement before the clemency appeal can be filed before the President of Pakistan.
Adiala Jail administration has urged PIMS to form the board promptly to fulfil this legal prerequisite. The move has sparked concerns, as it is seen as an attempt to build a case for 'mental instability' to support the plea for mercy.