Staff Correspondent
GILGIT: Human rights organisation IUDHR has called for a transparent and impartial investigation into the suicide of a driver employed by Aga Khan Education Service (AKES) in Gilgit-Baltistan, following claims of psychological pressure, humiliation and workplace harassment.
According to IUDHR and social media users, the driver allegedly made accusations against five individuals in a video statement, claiming he had been subjected to mental pressure, humiliation and harassment. In the video, the driver says that legal action should be taken against the five individuals associated with the AKES. However, the video and the allegations have yet to be independently verified.
Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gilgit-Baltistan Dr Akbar Nasir Khan has taken notice of the incident involving Piyar Ali, son of Muhammad Shah Jahan, a resident of Muhammadabad, Danyor. He has directed the Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Gilgit Range to conduct a transparent, impartial and comprehensive investigation.
According to a statement issued by the Gilgit-Baltistan police spokesperson, the driver was employed by the AKES. He said the police were investigating the incident from all possible angles and added that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found responsible.
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