Two people were injured in Islamabad after a government vehicle allegedly driven by a PMLN MNA’s Son hit their motorcycle. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Daman-e-Koh signal.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz later confirmed that his son was driving the vehicle. The MNA chairs the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior.
According to police, the official car struck a motorcycle stopped at the traffic signal. A man and a woman riding the motorcycle sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital.
Police arrived at the scene after receiving information about the accident. They subsequently launched an investigation into the incident.
MNA Confirms His Son Was Driving
Speaking to journalist Tariq Mateen, Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz confirmed that the accident had occurred. He also said he had personally handed his son over to the police.
The lawmaker stated that his son remained in police custody following the incident. He confirmed that the vehicle involved was his official government car.
According to the MNA, a driver was also present in the vehicle. However, he clarified that his son was behind the wheel when the collision occurred.
The PMLN MNA’s Son was reportedly driving the official car when it struck the motorcycle. The MNA said he had checked on both injured individuals after the accident.
He expressed regret over the incident and acknowledged that his son was responsible for the accident. He also rejected allegations that he had pressured police or the injured individuals.
These allegations had circulated on social media, where users claimed the victims were being pushed to settle the matter. The MNA denied using his position to influence the investigation or the victims.
National Assembly Speaker Takes Notice
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has reportedly taken strict notice of the accident. Journalist Siddeeq Sajid shared details about the Speaker’s response to the incident.
The government vehicle carried registration number GAW-308. It belongs to the National Assembly Secretariat and was assigned for the use of Khurram Shahzad Nawaz as committee chairman.
According to Sajid, the MNA assured the Speaker that he would cover the full repair costs for the government vehicle. The Speaker also questioned why the official car had been given to his son.
However, the MNA reportedly did not respond to that question.
Investigation Continues After the Collision
The incident has drawn attention because it involved an official vehicle assigned to a parliamentarian. The accident also raised questions about the vehicle’s use and the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The PMLN MNA’s Son remained in police custody, according to the lawmaker’s statement. Police had started investigating the incident after the two motorcycle riders were injured.
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Further details about the investigation and any subsequent legal action were not provided in the available report. The case remains subject to the findings of the relevant authorities.
