Lawyers concerned over Nazim’s health, delays in Imran’s trial
Husnu Suood, who represents Nazim and Imran, said doctors suspect damage to Nazim’s kidneys and have recommended that he should be kept in a stress-free or home environment to undergo heart tests. Imran’s terrorism trial remains stalled due to a construction of a new hall at the criminal court, he said.
09 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
Jailed ex-defence minister Mohamed Nazim’s lawyer Husnu Suood has expressed concern with delays in providing medical treatment to the retired colonel, saying that doctors suspect damage to Nazim’s kidneys and have recommended that he should be kept in a stress-free or home environment to undergo heart tests.
“Nazim’s health is deteriorating. If he is not given the necessary treatment within the next few days, I intend to take the matter to civil court,” the former attorney general said.
Nazim is serving an 11 year jail sentence on charges of weapons smuggling.
Suood, who is also representing Adhaalath Party president Sheikh Imran Abdulla, expressed concern with Imran’s continuing detention. Imran was taken back to police custody last week, a day after the chief judge of the criminal court authorised his transfer from a high security prison to house arrest.
Become a member
Get full access to our archive and personalise your experience.
Already a member?
Discussion
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
No comments yet. Be the first to join the conversation!
Join the Conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts under an alias and take part in the discussion. Independent journalism thrives on open, respectful debate — your voice matters.
