Quetta acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor stable, eyesight intact after treatment at AKUH

Dr Mahnoor, the female doctor who was targeted in an acid attack in Quetta on June 5, is currently receiving treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Karachi, where she underwent a comprehensive medical examination on Sunday.

Although the hospital has not issued an official statement regarding her condition, hospital sources informed The Express Tribune that 13% of her body sustained acid burns. The injuries affected her face, abdomen, thighs and right hand.

Both eyes were impacted by the attack, but her eyesight remains intact, they added. Following examinations by plastic surgeons and ophthalmologists, Dr Mahnoor was shifted to the hospital's Special Care Unit.

Another medical assessment is scheduled within the next 24 hours. Hospital sources said her condition remains stable and satisfactory

Separately, a young man who was injured while attempting to save Dr Mahnoor during the attack remains under treatment at a hospital in Quetta. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti contacted him to inquire about his condition and commended his bravery during the incident.

The development comes as authorities continue investigating the attack. The prime suspect, Humayun Shah, was killed in a police encounter near Nushki Bus Stop after opening fire on law enforcement personnel during a district-wide manhunt.

According to officials, the incident took place inside Civil Hospital Quetta, where the female doctor was targeted in a shocking attack while performing her duties. Soon after the incident, police launched an operation to trace the suspect.

The prime suspect in the recent acid attack on a female doctor, Humayun Shah, was killed in a police encounter near Noshki bus stop after opening fire on law enforcers during a district-wide manhunt.

Assistant to the Chief Minister of Balochistan on Media and Political Affairs, Shahid Rind, confirmed that police acted swiftly and killed the alleged attacker shortly after the incident.

Police said on Saturday that a search was underway across the district to arrest Shah when he was spotted near the bus stop. Instead of surrendering, the accused opened fire on personnel.

According to the officials, the force retaliated, and Shah was killed in the exchange of fire. A pistol, four live rounds and two spent bullet casings were recovered from the scene.

The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Kechi Baig Police Station, in the Musa Colony area of Sariab Road, near the Radio Transmission ground. The body of the deceased accused was shifted to Civil Hospital Quetta for legal and medical formalities. He said CCTV footage and other evidence were used to identify and track the suspect, leading to immediate action by law enforcement agencies.

Following the attack, the injured doctor was initially provided medical treatment in Quetta before being shifted to Karachi for advanced care.