Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture (MNSUA) in Multan has been shut down for two days following the tragic death of 21-year-old Minahil, a 5th-semester biochemistry student. The student lost her life in a fatal collision with a university bus on Monday, sparking widespread protests on campus.
The accident, which occurred inside the university, took place when Minahil, riding her motorcycle, collided with an oncoming bus. She was killed instantly. Rescue officials transported her body to Nishtar Hospital soon after the incident.
Following the tragedy, many students gathered outside the university, chanting slogans and demanding accountability from the administration. In response, the university announced its temporary closure, citing the need to mourn the loss of their student. A spokesperson from MNSUA expressed deep sorrow over Minahil’s death, emphasizing that the closure was a mark of respect for the deceased. The bus driver, identified as Aamir, has since been suspended and is under investigation.
While Minahil’s father reportedly declined to lodge a formal complaint with the police, officials from Shah Shams Police Station stated that an investigation could proceed if an application is submitted. However, The university administration claims that the accident’s CCTV footage shows that the driver was not at fault. According to university spokesperson Riaz Hiraj, Minahil was driving at a high speed and lost control of her motorcycle upon seeing the bus, resulting in a tragic collision. After reviewing the footage, her father reportedly agreed that the driver was not to blame.
Hiraj also revealed that Minahil had been involved in a serious motorcycle accident just a month prior, which had left her with severe injuries. Despite this, Minahil had continued riding her motorcycle.
As the university remains closed, protests have continued to grow, with students demanding safer conditions on campus and accountability from the administration. Eyewitnesses claim that Minahil’s body was left in the sun for hours, waiting for the Vice-Chancellor to arrive, sparking further outrage. Family members and students have accused the administration of attempting to cover up the incident by pressuring Minahil’s father to sign documents and refrain from pursuing legal action.
Additionally, there are reports that students who have protested against the university’s handling of the situation are being threatened with academic penalties, including expulsion and failing grades.
Despite the university’s insistence that the CCTV footage absolves the bus driver of any blame and the apparent agreement of Minahil’s father with this assessment, several unanswered questions remain. If the footage clearly establishes the sequence of events, why has there been no formal investigation into the matter? And most importantly, why was Minahil’s body left out in the heat for so long—was this a careless oversight, or was it a deliberate attempt to cover something up? These troubling details raise serious concerns about the transparency of the entire situation. Could it be that there are elements not fully revealed in the footage or factors the university administration is avoiding? Until these questions are addressed, skepticism surrounding the accident’s narrative is likely to persist.
The tragedy has gained widespread attention on social media, with many calling for a thorough investigation and improved safety measures at the university. The death of Minahil has left her family devastated, with her father mourning the loss of his only child, and the student community demanding justice at Multan University.
This is a developing news.
Source: Tribune
