15-Year-Old Orphan Waseem Abbas Killed in Multan: Main Suspect Reportedly Dies in Alleged Police Encounter

MULTAN / BAHAWALPUR: A major development has emerged in the case involving the death of 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas in Multan. According to media reports, the main suspect, Touqeer Nazir, was killed during an alleged encounter involving the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Bahawalpur on Wednesday morning. His alleged accomplice reportedly escaped.
Child Allegedly Run Over by a Car After Leaving Work
According to initial reports, Waseem Abbas was a resident of Muzaffargarh and lived at an orphanage operated by a welfare organization. He had reportedly been sent to work under a contractor, Touqeer Nazir, to learn electrical work approximately one week before the incident.
The incident reportedly took place in the Royal Orchard housing society in Multan. According to police accounts, the child allegedly left the workplace and was pursued after a dispute. CCTV footage reportedly showed the boy running in an attempt to escape a vehicle before being struck by it. He sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Police registered a murder case following the incident. Initial investigations reportedly found no evidence supporting allegations that the child had committed theft. The complete circumstances of the incident remain subject to investigation.
Suspect Arrested and Remanded to Police Custody
Police arrested the main suspect, Touqeer Nazir, and presented him before a court, which reportedly granted physical remand for further investigation. Police subsequently reported that the suspect had escaped from custody.
Questions remain regarding the circumstances of his reported escape and how he reached Bahawalpur.
Main Suspect Reportedly Killed in Bahawalpur Encounter
According to the CCD, police personnel attempted to stop two individuals travelling on a motorcycle near the Northern Bypass in Bahawalpur. An exchange of gunfire reportedly followed.
Police officials stated that Touqeer Nazir was killed by alleged gunfire from his own accomplice, while the second individual escaped.
Further clarification is awaited regarding the alleged escape from custody and the circumstances surrounding the encounter.
Calls for Justice and Child Protection
The death of Waseem Abbas has raised serious concerns about the safety and protection of vulnerable children. Citizens and child-rights advocates have called for a transparent investigation, accountability for those responsible, and legal action in accordance with the law.
Police are reportedly searching for the escaped suspect. Further official information is awaited regarding the investigation and the circumstances of the alleged encounter.
Editorial note: Details concerning the alleged encounter, the suspect's escape, and the circumstances of the child's death should be verified through official police statements and reliable independent reporting before publication.