Protesters set 6 buses alight after bus runs over a student in Faisalabad

Dunya News

A bus ran over a student in Faisalabad after he tried to board on it while it was still in motion

FAISALABAD (Dunya News) – A tragedy took place on Sargodha road in Faisalabad after Haider bus ran over a 20 year-old child while he was trying to board the bus while it was still in motion, reported Dunya News.

After the unfortunate incident, other students protested vehemently against the transporters and set 6 buses alight while damaged many others. The angry students forcefully closed down shops and stopped fire brigade vehicles from extinguishing fire.

After the busses were set alight, transporters started protesting and closed down the Lorry Bus Stand of Faisalabad. Police reached the scene to negotiate with the students. After the police gave assurances of arresting the bus driver, only then these students dispersed. Islamia School was closed until normalcy returns.