KARACHI: A university student set himself on fire after he was stopped from entering the exam hall on Monday due to late arrival local media reported Tuesday.
Basit was denied permission to attempt annual Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) examination as he had appeared late at the centre.
The dejected student was shifted to the Civil Hospital where he succumbed to the burns while under treatment.
Funeral prayer of the gone will be offered after Zuhr prayer today in PESH society.
The bereaved family has sought registration of a case in Taimuria Police Station against Karachi Medical and Dental College and a private university.
Reportedly, Dr Ishratul Ibad, Sindh Governor has sought explanation from the university over final year student’s death.
According to the family, Basit’s car had broken down on his way to the exam centre. Late student’s friends have held a teacher responsible for the incident as he allegedly told Basit he would get permission if he sets himself on fire.
