GCU student Afeef Asim killed in Shahdara as Punja...

Summary

• Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the accident, including whether the driver possessed a valid licence and met the requirements for operating a vehicle through a ride-hailing platform.
• Ride-hailing companies face scrutiny In a related development, Tarar has reportedly ordered a comprehensive review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) followed by ride-hailing services operating in Punjab, including InDrive, Uber and Yango.
• Authorities are also expected to examine driving licence verification procedures to identify individuals operating vehicles without valid licences or using fraudulent documents.

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LAHORE: Prosecutor General Punjab Chaudhry Irfan Sadiq Tarar has declared the road accident case involving the death of Government College University (GCU) Lahore student Afeef Asim a high-profile matter and summoned the investigation officer (IO) for a detailed briefing on October 12.

The move follows the fatal incident in Shahdara, where the student was reportedly struck by a vehicle operating through an online ride-hailing service. The prosecution department aims to ensure a transparent investigation, timely completion of legal formalities and justice for the victim’s family.

According to details shared with Minute Mirror, the Prosecutor General has directed the Shahdara Town Police investigation officer to appear in person with the complete case record. The required documents include the accident report, first information report (FIR), seizure memo, driving licence verification and other relevant legal documents.

Investigation into fatal accident