Seventh grader tortured to death in Mianwali

Victim was playing cricket near his house when he went missing

MIANWALI:

A 12-year-old boy was found brutally murdered in Mochh, Mianwali on Saturday.

Tahir Khan, a seventh-grade student, was playing cricket near his house when he went missing.

As per the First Information Report (FIR) filed at Mochh police station, Tahir went missing during the evening hours, prompting his relatives to launch a search.

He was discovered severely injured in the washroom of an unoccupied mansion belonging to Faiz Hameed Khan during Taraweeh prayers.

The boy bore visible wounds to his forehead, nose, face and neck. Rushed to District Headquarters Hospital Mianwali, Tahir succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts.

His autopsy was conducted at the same hospital, as law enforcement initiated a murder investigation.

Tahir's funeral prayers, held in Mochh, witnessed scenes of profound grief, with his schoolmates and teachers among those deeply affected by the tragedy.

Described as a devout and respectful student, Tahir's demise has saddened his classmates as well as teachers.

Notably, Tahir was the nephew of several prominent figures, including businessmen Siddique Khan, Nazakatullah Khan and Sharafullah Khan, along with police officials Kaleemullah Khan and Nimatullah Khan.

As authorities grapple with this appalling crime, the Mochh police, led by District Police Officer (DPO) Mianwali, are intensifying efforts to apprehend Tahir's assailant and bring them to justice.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 24^th, 2024.