Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi hands over Rs5 million to father of deceased student Laiba Ejaz

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has handed over more than Rs5 million to the father of Laiba Ejaz, a student whose death

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has handed over more than Rs5 million to the father of Laiba Ejaz, a student whose death was reported as an alleged suicide, following the recovery of money reportedly taken from her by a fraudster.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited the residence of the deceased student to offer condolences to her family and brief them on developments in the investigation into her case.

During the visit, Naqvi expressed his sympathies to the bereaved family, offered Fateha and prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased. He also shared details of the progress made in the investigation and informed the family about the steps taken by the authorities to pursue the case.

The interior minister said the investigation team had worked day and night to make progress in the matter. He emphasized that fulfilling the commitment made to the family was a responsibility of the government.

Naqvi said the authorities had made efforts to honour their promise to the bereaved family and ensure that action was taken in connection with the case.

During the meeting, the minister handed over more than Rs5 million to Laiba’s father. The amount was reportedly recovered following the alleged fraud in which money belonging to the deceased student had been taken.

The interior minister also assured the family that efforts would continue to recover the remaining amount allegedly taken from Laiba. He said the authorities would pursue the matter to facilitate the return of the outstanding money to her family.

Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) was also present during the visit and accompanied the ministers as they met the bereaved family.

Laiba’s father expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for their support and for the steps taken by the government in the case.

Speaking on the occasion, he said he had often heard that the state was like a mother to its citizens, but the government’s response to his family’s situation had now strengthened his belief in that principle.

He thanked the prime minister and the interior minister for addressing the family’s concerns and facilitating the return of the recovered money.

The visit came amid continued efforts by the authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding Laiba Ejaz’s death and the alleged financial fraud linked to her case.

The recovery and handover of more than Rs5 million represent a development in the financial aspect of the investigation, while the minister’s assurance regarding the remaining amount has raised hopes of further recovery for the family.

Authorities are expected to continue pursuing the outstanding amount and investigating the allegations against the individual accused of taking the money.

The case has drawn attention to the importance of investigating financial fraud allegations and providing support to affected families. However, the circumstances surrounding Laiba’s death and the full details of the alleged fraud remain matters for the relevant authorities to establish through the ongoing legal process.

The government’s latest intervention highlights its engagement with the bereaved family, while the promised recovery of the remaining funds remains an important aspect of the case.