LAHORE – Tereza Hluskova, the model from the Czech Republic, who wasarrested by the Federal Investigation Agency for trying to smuggle ninekilogrammes of heroin, burst into tears after an Additional Sessions Judgepassed an ‘unfavourable’ ruling, transferring the case to another judge.
The 21-year-old woman was presented before the court of Shahid BashirChaudhry on Monday, however, the judge remarked that due to the busyschedule in the backdrop of elections, he wanted to transfer the case inanother court.
Upon this, the accused was left dismayed prompting the lawyer to requestthe same judge, continue the proceedings.
‘The accused poses complete trust in you, you are well aware of the factsof the case, you should continue hearing the case,’ pleaded the counsel.
To this, the judge accepted the plea and fixed July 10th as the nexthearing date.
‘Thank you for your unflinching trust in me, however, the case would bedecided on merit,’ remarked the judge.
Additionally, another court issued warrants against the customs officialswho were scheduled to appear before the court as the witnesses, however,they did not show up.
Tereza Hluskova was travelling to Ireland via Abu Dhabi when she was caughtby Customs officials after successfully passing through two Anti-NarcoticsForce (ANF) checking counters at Allama Iqbal International Airport inJanuary. She was shifted to Customs House after the officials refused tohand her over to the ANF.