Pakistan civil society calls for American diplomat’s arrest

Protesters shouted slogans outside the National Press Club and demanded justice for Atiq, who was killed in the accident.

“If a Pakistani accidentally killed an American citizen in the US, how do you think they would treat him?” asked one protester.

Members of the civil society urged the government to solve the matter as soon as possible and punish the diplomat for reckless driving.

A college student was killed Saturday when a car hit his motorcycle. Police officials said Colonel Hall was driving the vehicle. Twenty-two-year-old Atiq Baig died on the spot. The police registered a case against the American diplomat.

Hall was not arrested due to diplomatic immunity. On the other hand, the Foreign Office summoned the US ambassador.

A spokesperson of the US Embassy also said they were aware of the incident and were cooperating with Pakistani officials in the investigations.

272**6125**2050

Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish