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Reckless Driving and Company Responsibility in Sherani Bus Crash
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2026-07-05 08:47   Incidents   13

Reckless Driving and Company Responsibility in Sherani Bus Crash

A tragic passenger coach crash in Sherani district claimed dozens of lives, prompting authorities to register an FIR against the deceased driver Babu Ustad and the Mekhtar Bus Company management.The incident, which occurred near the Balochistan-KP border, resulted in 32 fatalities and 17 injuries.Police allege reckless driving by the driver, who reportedly became enraged after a dispute with passengers.The FIR mentions an altercation where passengers threatened the driver, leading to his aggressive response.Authorities have sealed the company’s office and launched an investigation under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.Compensation of Rs2 million was announced for deceased families and Rs1m for injured passengers.Most victims hailed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with some traveling to Islamabad and Rawalpindi.The case highlights systemic issues in road safety and corporate accountability.

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