Metro Bus Accident in Islamabad: Security Guard Killed, One Injured

A security guard was killed and another was injured after being hit by a metro bus in Islamabad on Monday night. The tragic incident happened near a metrobus station where both guards were doing their duty to manage passenger movement.

According to police, the accident took place when the metro bus driver moved the vehicle forward while passengers were still getting off. One guard was hit badly and crushed by the bus. He died on the spot. The other guard tried to help but got injured and was taken to a nearby hospital. Doctors say he is in stable condition.

The police have filed a case against the bus driver for negligence. They are also looking into whether the station staff followed proper safety rules. Eyewitnesses told police that there were no staff members or supervisors present at the time of the accident. This has raised serious questions about the way the metrobus system is being managed.

This is not the first time such an incident has happened. In November last year, a four-year-old boy died at the Liaquat Bagh Metro Station after falling between the bus and the platform. That case also involved poor safety and lack of staff on duty. The child’s family had blamed the station management and said that proper staff presence could have saved the child’s life.

These repeated accidents are now creating a wave of concern among daily passengers. Many people who travel on the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus say that safety has become a serious issue. There are reports of accidents, theft, and mismanagement at multiple stations. Passengers say that there are not enough staff members to help during busy hours, and drivers do not always follow safety procedures.

Some citizens also shared their views on social media. One user wrote that metro stations are not safe anymore and that there is no proper check on pickpocketing and misbehavior. According to a report, more than 70 theft cases were reported in Rawalpindi metro stations in the past year.

The Punjab Masstransit Authority and Capital Development Authority, which look after the metro service, have not given a full statement yet. However, people are now demanding action. They want better training for security guards, strict rules for drivers, and more staff on duty at all times. People are also asking for CCTV cameras to be checked regularly and for emergency plans to be followed.

After the boy’s death last year, officials had promised to make things better. But Monday’s accident shows that promises were not kept. If proper steps are not taken now, more lives may be at risk.

The Islamabad Metrobus was once praised as a modern transport system for the public. But now it is facing serious problems. People who use this service daily want safe and reliable transport, not more accidents and danger.

For now, the family of the deceased guard is in mourning, and the injured guard is recovering in the hospital. Police are continuing their investigation. The public is hoping that this time, real changes will be made to improve safety for everyone using the metrobus.

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