A tragic incident unfolded in Chakwal, Punjab, as a 9-year-old girl named Hania Ahmed lost her life in a police shooting. The family, hailing from Perth, Australia, was on their way to visit relatives when they were mistakenly targeted by police who believed them to be jewel robbers.
Upon arriving at the home of Dr. Khan’s uncle, Ali Ejaz, the family was confronted by two robbers demanding their jewelry. The robbers made off with items worth around £3,937 before engaging in a shootout with a police officer and fleeing on a motorcycle.
In a misunderstanding, the police opened fire on the family’s car, assuming it was the getaway vehicle of the robbers. Tragically, Hania lost her life when her father, Adeel Ahmed, attempted to drive to safety but ultimately crashed near their relative’s house.
Following the incident, Hania’s father and brother were hospitalized at Benazir Bhutto Hospital in Rawalpindi, while her mother escaped unharmed. The Pakistani Association’s general secretary expressed shock over the girl’s death and confirmed the unfortunate news to Australian outlet 9News.
An investigation is underway, with a Joint Investigation Team set to provide findings soon. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is extending support to the affected Australian family members, offering condolences during this challenging time.
Moreover, two suspects involved in the initial robbery were reportedly killed in a police encounter. A police officer has been apprehended pending further investigation into the incident.