KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Thursday promised a transparent investigation into the Karsaz accident case, in which an SUV driver ran over and killed a man and his daughter earlier this week.

“We will ensure that justice is served. All eyes are on the judiciary now; it is the judiciary’s duty to deliver justice, and it must be seen to be done. I appeal to the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court to personally oversee this case,” the governor told reporters during a visit to the residence of the Karsaz tragedy victims in Gulzar-i-Hijri.

During the visit, he expressed his condolences to the bereaved family for the loss of Imran Arif and his daughter, Amna Arif, and assured them that a full and transparent investigation into the incident would be conducted.

Later, he told the media that he had come to express his condolences to the affected family and assure them of his complete support.

KU students demand justice for victim Amna

Speaking about Amna, he said, “Our daughter Amna Arif was well-educated and skilled in IT, and she was employed at a leading software company.”

He further stated: “No matter how powerful or influential someone may be, they cannot escape the grasp of Allah Almighty.”

The governor added that if the affected family wished to hire a legal expert, he was prepared to personally bear the cost of their fee.

“I will remain in contact with this family; we are all standing with them,” he added.

He also urged parents not to allow their children to drive without a licence, highlighting the magnitude of the tragedy.

The governor remarked that the entire nation, through social media and the media, was closely monitoring this case.

“This scrutiny should result in the victims receiving justice,” he asserted.

He reassured the affected family that they would not face any injustice, adding that if any action was taken using power or money, he would raise his voice against it as the Governor of Sindh.

KU protest

Students at Karachi University held a walk on campus on Wednesday, demanding justice for Amna.

The walk, organised by Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT), saw significant participation from students and faculty members. It commenced at the university’s Point Terminal and concluded at Pharmacy Chowk.

The students held banners and placards inscribed with slogans like “Stop the lies, punish the criminal” and “Justice for Amna Arif, now!” They called upon the authorities to hold an immediate and impartial trial and punish the perpetrator.

They also demanded effective security measures at KU to make the campus safer, particularly for girls.

The participants included Barrister Uzair Ghori, the lawyer of the deceased; Qurat-ul-Ain, representing the Soch Aurat Human Rights Council (SAHRC); Dr Alia Zahid Bhatti, a KU faculty member; and the IJT KU Nazim.

Barrister Ghori informed the participants about the court proceedings and urged the students to keep raising their voices for the victims.

“If the youth and students continue to raise their voices for the oppressed, then, God willing, the culprit will soon face justice,” he said.

In her remarks, Quratul Ain, President of SAHRC, said that personal and financial security is a fundamental right of students. Unfortunately, students, especially in Karachi, are deprived of this right.

Published in Dawn, August 23rd, 2024