Police in Ali Pur, Muzaffargarh, have arrested a rickshaw driver for dangerously carrying 28 schoolchildren in a single vehicle, with some sitting on its roof.

Viral video exposes dangerous school transport

The incident came to light after a video showing the overcrowded rickshaw went viral on social media. The footage showed a large number of children squeezed inside the small vehicle, while several others were sitting on its roof as it travelled along the road.

The unusual scene raised serious concerns about the safety of schoolchildren and the violation of traffic regulations.

According to reports, police officers stopped the rickshaw after noticing the dangerous situation. They helped all 28 students get off the vehicle safely and arranged alternative transport for them.

Police arrest driver and issue challan

Following the incident, City Police in Ali Pur took action against the driver for violating traffic rules and putting the children's lives at risk.

Police arrested the driver and issued him a traffic challan. A case was also registered against him, according to local media reports.

The incident has highlighted the risks of overcrowding in vehicles used for school pick-and-drop services.

Questions raised over children's safety

Overloading small vehicles can put passengers at serious risk, particularly children. Sudden braking, collisions or a vehicle overturning could result in serious injuries or even loss of life.

The viral footage has also renewed concerns about the need for safer school transport and stricter monitoring of drivers carrying young students.

Parents and transport operators are being reminded of the importance of ensuring that children travel in vehicles with proper seating capacity and safety arrangements.