The Sindh High Court has taken a significant step in the case concerning the PIA plane crash that occurred in Karachi in May 2020 as a Labenese-born US Citizen Yaseen Abdul Fatah Eliyani seeks answers and the retrieval of belongings lost in the tragic incident.
Initiating legal action, Eliyani approached the Sindh High Court, prompting the issuance of notices to key entities including PIA, the Civil Aviation Authority, and others involved in the case. The court has demanded detailed responses from all parties implicated in the unfortunate event.
The tragedy, which claimed numerous lives including that of Lebanese citizen Abdul Fattah Elahi, who was traveling on the ill-fated flight, has left families grappling with unanswered questions and unresolved matters. Three years after the incident, a report on the crash was issued, yet crucial details remained undisclosed, raising concerns among the affected families.
In a peculiar turn of events, bodies were allegedly handed over to incorrect heirs, exacerbating the distress of the grieving families. Elahi’s body, along with belongings crucial to the family, were reportedly misplaced, prompting legal intervention to seek clarification and restitution.
During the court proceedings, Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi questioned the motive behind the pursuit of information, to which lawyer Munim Masood clarified that the primary objective is to obtain clarity on the incident and secure the retrieval of belongings, with no intention of seeking financial compensation.
Emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability, Chief Justice Abbasi cautioned against the possibility of court orders being concealed or manipulated for private interests. The lawyer reiterated the right of the affected families to access information regarding the tragic incident, stressing the need for transparency and accountability from the authorities involved.
As the legal battle unfolds, families affected by the PIA plane crash continue their quest for closure and justice, hopeful that the Sindh High Court’s intervention will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic event and provide solace to the grieving families.
