Achi news desk-
Gilgit (Newsdesk) The Chief Court of Gilgit-Baltistan on Saturday ordered the ossification test of young girl Falk Noor, who was earlier reported to have been abducted from Gilgit and forcibly married in Mansehra, to ascertain her real age. An ossification or osteogenesis test, a method of determining age by the degree of bone fusion, is expected to provide concrete evidence of one’s age. Chief Justice Ali Baig ordered Noor to be detained at Gilgit women’s police station, which has been renamed Darul Aman, until the next hearing on Monday.
A four-member special panel of doctors at the Provincial Headquarters Hospital (PHQ) has been tasked with determining her age after a comprehensive examination that includes bone, dental and other body tests Gilgit Police on Thursday Noor was able to be produced in the District and Sessions Court 75 days after she went missing. In her court statement before Magistrate Anam Zahra, Noor denied the allegations of abduction, saying she had left her parents’ home voluntarily.
She revealed her marriage to Farid Alam, a resident of Sultanabad, Gilgit, claiming that it was a decision of her own free will and that she intended to stay with her husband. She claimed to be sixteen. However, discrepancies in the documents provided by his parents, including Form B and his birth certificate, which state that he is between 12 and 13 years old. Noor has consistently maintained this position in his previous video releases as well.
In the written judgment of the Sessions Court, the Chief Court of Gilgit-Baltistan emphasized that it was aware of the issue that Falk Noor should be kept in Darul Aman and presented before the Chief Court of Great Britain on 06-04-2024. because of its impact on children’s rights and the legal protections given to minors in Pakistan The results of the ossification test and the subsequent court case are awaited with interest, as they will affect Noor’s legal status and she is ready to give a clear picture of the legitimacy of his claims regarding marriage
Falak Noor, daughter of Sakhi Ahmed Jan, was missing since January 20 when she left her home in Sultanabad district of Gilgit for Quran lessons and did not return. After unsuccessful attempts to locate her, her family reported her missing to the Denver Police Station. Later, out of suspicion, John was informed that Farid Alam son of Azam Khan Sakna Sultanabad had kidnapped his daughter. On January 21, John filed an FIR against Farid, accusing him of abducting Falak on false pretenses, as stated in the complaint filed under Section 364A of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with the abduction or abduction of a person from under fourteen years of age.
The police detained Farid’s father and his uncle, who are accused of facilitating Noor’s abduction, and granted pre-arrest bail until April 6. However, in a shocking twist on March 21, Noor revealed through a media message his having escaped with Farid alone. Will, out of love rather than compulsion. She announced her marriage to Fareed in a madrassa in Mansehra, denying allegations of coercion or being under age. Her father and the Gilgit-Baltistan High Court Bar Association strongly rejected these statements. Bats insisted that her allegations, especially about his age, be given done under duress. A legal petition was filed in the Gilgit-Baltistan high court on March 25, seeking immediate judicial intervention for Noor’s recovery and safe return. Chief Justice Ali Baig on March 26 ordered the police to ensure Noor’s court appearance by April 2. The court extended the last date to April 6 due to non-compliance by the specified date. On April 4, two days before the scheduled date in the Sessions Court.
