Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (MNSUA) in Multan has been closed for two days following protests triggered by the tragic death of Minahil, a 21-year-old biochemistry student in her 5th semester.
She was fatally struck by a university bus on Monday while riding her motorcycle on campus. Minahil collided with a bus coming from the opposite direction, leading to her death at the scene. Her body was later taken to Nishtar Hospital.
After the accident, many students gathered outside the university, demanding accountability and chanting slogans against the administration.
In response, the university closed its doors for two days as a gesture of mourning. A spokesperson for MNSUA expressed deep regret over the incident, stating the closure was a sign of respect. The bus driver involved, named Aamir, has been suspended pending investigation.
Shah Shams Police Station House Officer (SHO) Rao Mehtab said that Minahil’s father did not wish to file a formal complaint. However, the police are prepared to investigate if a formal application is made.
University spokesperson Riaz Hiraj provided further details, explaining that the accident occurred at 8:30 am. Minahil, reportedly speeding, lost control of her motorcycle after seeing the bus, which led to the fatal collision.
The CCTV footage of the accident was shown to Minahil’s parents, and her father reportedly agreed that the bus driver was not at fault.
Hiraj also mentioned that Minahil had been involved in a serious motorcycle accident just a month earlier in the Cantt area.
Despite the campus closure, student protests have escalated, with calls for improved safety measures and greater accountability from the administration.
The incident has also sparked significant attention on social media. Eyewitnesses claim that Minahil’s body was left in the sun for three hours, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, as the university awaited the arrival of the Vice-Chancellor.
Her father, devastated by the loss of his only child, reportedly pleaded to take her body, but was allegedly pressured to sign documents to downplay the incident.
Students and family members accuse the administration of suppressing the tragedy and preventing legal action. Some students who protested were allegedly threatened with academic consequences, such as expulsion or failing grades.
