{"id":103433,"date":"2026-01-08T00:15:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T00:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/rickshaw-burnt-in-protest-cm-bugti-assures-support-suspends-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T00:15:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T00:15:06","slug":"rickshaw-burnt-in-protest-cm-bugti-assures-support-suspends-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/rickshaw-burnt-in-protest-cm-bugti-assures-support-suspends-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Rickshaw Burnt in Protest: CM Bugti Assures Support, Suspends Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-role=\"article_content\">\n<tts-play-button data-id=\"1\" class=\"tts_play_button\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Syed Ali Shah:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quetta \u2014 January 7:<\/strong> <span style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\">In a rare public gesture of compassion, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti met rickshaw driver Abdul Nabi Mengal, hugged him, and announced financial assistance for the purchase of a new rickshaw \u2014 after the driver set his vehicle on fire in despair over alleged mistreatment by a traffic police officer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The emotional meeting came after the incident on Airport Road in Quetta, where Abdul Nabi \u2014 reportedly under severe stress \u2014 burned his rickshaw in protest. The act followed what he described as harsh and disrespectful behavior by a traffic officer.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Chief Minister\u2019s Office, Sarfraz Bugti immediately ordered the suspension of the officer involved and directed a transparent inquiry into the incident. He said misuse of authority and misconduct toward citizens would not be tolerated under any circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Bugti reassured the driver that the provincial government stands with working-class citizens, especially those struggling to earn daily livelihoods. \u201cPolice officers are meant to serve the people and protect their dignity. Any officer who deviates from these duties will face strict action,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, the Chief Minister embraced Abdul Nabi, consoled him, and symbolically kissed his forehead \u2014 signaling support and empathy. He also approved immediate financial assistance to help the driver recover his livelihood by purchasing a new rickshaw.<\/p>\n<p>Bugti emphasized that the government is committed to preventing such incidents in the future and will take effective measures to ensure accountability and respectful policing across the province.<\/p>\n<p>The inquiry into the incident is now underway, and authorities have vowed that findings will determine further disciplinary action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Syed Ali Shah:\u00a0 Quetta \u2014 January 7: In a rare public gesture of compassion, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti met rickshaw driver Abdul Nabi Mengal, hugged him, and announced financial assistance for the purchase of a new rickshaw \u2014 after the driver set his vehicle on fire in despair over alleged mistreatment by a 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