Urdu Report Desk
The alleged suicide of Laiba, a gold medalist who completed her bachelor’s degree at the International Islamic University Islamabad, has taken a new turn, with her family alleging that an education fraud involving Rs7 million and a promised admission to a US university was a key factor behind the tragedy.
According to police officials, the family said an education consultant had demanded a substantial amount of money to secure admission to a US university. The admission documents were later found to be fake, according to the family.
Dream of Studying in the United States
Laiba wanted to pursue higher education in the United States, her family said. They hired an education consultant who assured them of admission to a US university and demanded a total of Rs7 million for the process.
Father Sold Plot to Fund Her Education
Despite limited financial resources, Laiba’s father supported his children’s education by selling milk on a motorcycle. According to the family, he sold his personal plot to help fulfil his daughter’s ambitions and paid the consultant Rs2.1 million in advance.
To arrange the remaining amount, Laiba’s mother’s jewellery was also pledged at a bank, the family said.
Admission Documents Found to Be Fake
The family said the documents received in connection with Laiba’s university admission were found to be fake when their authenticity was checked.
After the alleged fraud came to light, Laiba reportedly suffered severe emotional distress. According to her family, she sent a final message to her maternal uncle, pleading with him not to tell her father about the alleged fraud.
Police Launch Investigation
Police have begun investigating the alleged education fraud and the circumstances surrounding Laiba’s death.
The investigation aims to establish the facts and identify those responsible for the alleged deception. The information provided does not include details of any arrests or the final findings of the investigation.
