Police in Alipur, Muzaffargarh district, have arrested a rickshaw driver for dangerously overcrowding his vehicle with 28 schoolchildren, a clear case of Alipur rickshaw overloading that put young lives at serious risk. A video of the children travelling in the overloaded rickshaw went viral on social media, prompting immediate action.
Alipur Rickshaw Overloading: What Happened
The footage showed some children sitting on the roof of the rickshaw on their way to school. Following the video, City Police Station officials stopped the rickshaw and safely brought all the children down. The children were then sent on to school in other rickshaws, according to a post by Muzaffargarh Police on social media.
Case Registered Against the Driver
The driver was arrested for negligence, and a case has been registered against him at the City Police Station. The district police officer acted in line with the Punjab chief minister’s vision of child safety, Muzaffargarh Police said.
Why School Transport Safety Matters
Citizens say the incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of schoolchildren during daily pick-and-drop services and about the need for strict action against drivers who put young lives at risk. Parents are urged to check how their children travel to school, since overloaded rickshaws and vans can overturn or crash with little warning.
What Happens Next
The case will now proceed through the courts, and police are expected to keep checking school transport. Updates are shared on the official Muzaffargarh Police page.
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