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Karachi University Student Killed by Reversing Campus Bus

Student protests seek accountability following the family’s decision not to register a case.

Overview

  • Police and witnesses said the bus reversed as the student disembarked near the Dr. Mehmood Hussain Library at about 9:15 a.m.
  • The deceased was identified in news reports as Aniqa/Aneeqa Saeed, with outlets variously describing her field as sociology or social work.
  • Emergency staff and police responded immediately, and the body was taken to a hospital for medico-legal formalities.
  • Police said the driver was initially detained, the family declined legal action, and the driver is under medical observation at a hospital.
  • Students staged on-campus protests calling for justice, traffic control measures and financial support for the family, as the vice-chancellor pledged a full investigation and police prepared a detailed report.