Karachi, August 27: Natasha Danish, the wife of prominent Pakistani businessman Danish Iqbal, is facing public outrage after a viral video showed her smiling and issuing threats following a tragic car accident. On August 19, Natasha allegedly drove her Toyota Land Cruiser recklessly on Karachi's Karsaz Road, resulting in the deaths of a father and his daughter and injuring at least three others.
Witnesses reported that Natasha collided with a motorcycle while attempting to turn, then hit two more motorcycles before her vehicle overturned and crashed into a parked car. Despite the horrific nature of the incident, Natasha appeared unfazed in videos from the scene, which quickly spread online. In one clip, she can be heard saying, "You don’t know who my father is," while surrounded by an angry crowd. Pakistan Shocker: In Rare Punishment, Man To Get 80 Lashes for Making False Allegations Against Ex-Wife.
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Initial reports suggested that Natasha might have been intoxicated at the time, though this has not been confirmed. The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing authorities of shielding her due to her influential status. Pakistan Shocker: Woman Critical After Being Pushed Off Building by In-Laws for Not Cooking Chicken Karahi Properly in Lahore, Disturbing CCTV Video Goes Viral.
Natasha was not produced in court after the accident, with her lawyer claiming that her mental health was unstable and that she was receiving treatment at Jinnah Hospital. However, local news outlet MM News reported that hospital records indicated she was discharged as fit, with doctors concluding no immediate psychiatric intervention was necessary.
The public in Pakistan has expressed outrage over the perceived leniency shown to Natasha, calling for justice for the victims.
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