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Abu Dhabi: A committee formed by Abu Dhabi Educational Zone (ADEZ) began its investigation into the death of Aimen Zeshan on Sunday, a senior official told Gulf News.
The committee visited the Model School, Mussaffah yesterday to make inquiries, said Mohammad Salem Al Daheri, Director of ADEZ.
The committee also collected documents pertaining to the girl from the school, he said.
One of these documents was an undertaking signed by the parent saying he was taking responsibility for the transportation of his child, Al Daheri revealed.
Aimen, a four-and-a-half-year-old pupil, was found dead on Thursday afternoon on a private bus hours after she should have arrived at school.
Her death certificate cited heat and suffocation as the cause of death. The driver of the private bus allegedly forgot to drop Aimen at school and left her locked inside the vehicle in a parking area for at least three hours.
Al Daheri said the committee is investigating whether the school complied with safety and security rules, including its duty to inform the parents that their child was absent from class.
He made it clear that schools have to inform parents if their children do not show up. "Schools have to make a phone call or send a text message," Al Daheri said.
Reaction: Audits to take place
Schools in Abu Dhabi will shortly be audited to see if they are complying with comprehensive health and safety guidelines, Gulf News has learned.
The Abu Dhabi Education Council is developing a health and safety manual for all public and private schools across the emirate, a spokesperson said.
He said the manual would be ready by mid-June and periodic auditing would take place.
Aftermath: Funeral held
Aimen Zeshan's funeral was held in Karachi on Sunday morning, a close family friend told Gulf News.
"The body reached there in the early hours on Sunday and the funeral was held in the morning," said Imtiaz Ahmad, a colleague of Zayed Zeeshanuddin, the girl's father.
"The family members and relatives were waiting for the body as they had already been informed".
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