Pakistan, July 17 -- A district and sessions court in Islamabad has rejected the post-arrest bail applications of four suspects accused of involvement in the alleged illegal purchase and sale of human placenta.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal Majoka announced the reserved verdict on Thursday after hearing detailed arguments from both the defence and prosecution, dismissing the bail pleas of all four accused.

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During the proceedings, defence counsel argued that a placenta is not legally classified as a human organ and is used in various medical and regenerative treatments. The lawyer told the court that placental tissue is utilised in certai...