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| Maulana Tariq Jamil confirms death of his son Asim Jameel, asks for prayers |
Asim Jamil, son of
renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil, passed away in Punjab’s Talamba
on Sunday i.e. 29th day of October, 2023, his family said.
Confirming the news
in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Tariq said the
“accidental death” had turned the atmosphere mournful.
“We request you all
to remember us in your prayers on this sad occasion. May Allah grant my son a
high place in heaven,” he added.
Mian Channu Deputy
Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mohammad Saleem told Dawn.com that
Asim was taken to Talamba Rural Health Centre, where he was pronounced dead.
The body is being
moved to the family’s home from the health center, he added.
A statement from
the Punjab police spokesperson said the cause of death appeared to be a
“gunshot”.
Talking to Dawn.com,
Multan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sohail Chaudhry said Asim “shot himself in
the chest” in a gymnasium at his home. “According to the family, Asim committed
suicide,” the RPO said.
Chaudhry further
said the police had acquired CCTV footage that “confirms he can be seen
shooting himself in the chest”. “We are sending the footage for forensic
analysis,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Punjab
police statement said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar took
notice of the incident and sought a report from the Multan RPO.
IGP Anwar said the
conclusive cause of death should be “determined in the light of evidence and
forensic report”.
The police
statement added that the Khanewal district police officer and other senior
personnel were present on the scene and evidence had been collected.
National Assembly
Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf extended his condolences and solidarity to the bereaved
family.
