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Indian government not cooperating in Geeta's case: Counsel
Islamabad, Sep 2
Indian lawyer Momineen Malik,
who has filed an application through Pakistani lawyers for the custody
of deaf-mute Geeta, has blamed New Delhi for failing to cooperate with
him in securing the repatriation of the stranded girl, media reported.
According
to Dunya News, Malik said his government was not cooperating with him
in the matter of ensuring Geeta's return to her rightful family. In this
connection, he wished to have blood tests done of the five Indian
families which claimed to be her guardians, he said.
An
application has been filed by Malik, under Section 552 of the criminal
procedure code, which empowers the judge to compel restoration of
abducted females.
Geeta, an Indian deaf and mute girl has been
stranded in Pakistan for the last 13 years. She was handed over to the
Edhi Foundation by the Punjab Rangers after she crossed the border by
mistake.
Earlier, the Indian girl, Geeta, along with her
custodians, Faisal and Bilquis Edhi, were summoned by the district and
sessions South judge, Ahmed Saba on Monday. However, the hearing was
later adjourned till Wednesday.
Earlier, Pakistan had made an
offer that National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz would repatriate Geeta
on his visit for the NSA-level talks. However, the talks were cancelled
after India raised questions over Aziz's agend