MPA's vehicle runs over traffic cop in Quetta

QUETTA: A traffic policeman died from injuries after a serving lawmaker's vehicle ran him over while he was performing his duty in the middle of the road on Tuesday. 

Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party MPA Dr Abdul Majeed Khan Achakzai’s vehicle was speeding along GPO Chowk intersection when it rammed into Traffic Sub-Inspector Haji Ataullah, said sources. 

Despite being rushed to a hospital, the official died from his wounds. 

A video of the incident went viral on social media, following which police took action against the death of their colleague.  

However, allegedly under pressure to 'hush up' the issue, the police registered a criminal case at the Civil Lines Police Station against unidentified persons. 

The police did not question the MPA or his driver despite knowing the the vehicle belonged to the lawmaker. Moreover, some initial reports said the police had detained the driver as well as taken the vehicle into custody but still did not name the MPA in the FIR. 

Achakzai was elected to the provincial assembly from Killa Abdullah on PB-13.