Hina Pervaiz Butt Reacts to Suspect’s Death in Waseem Abbas Case Crimes Against Children and Women Will Not Be Tolerated, Says PML-N Leader.

LAHORE, October 21, 2026: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Punjab Assembly member Hina Pervaiz Butt has reacted to the reported death of the prime suspect in the case involving the death of 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas in Multan.
Butt said that under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s government, justice was being delivered promptly to victims. She stressed that serious crimes against children and women would not be tolerated in Punjab and that effective action would be taken against those found responsible.
According to her statement, the Punjab government had taken immediate notice of the incident and directed the relevant authorities to take action.
Background of the Waseem Abbas Case
According to media reports, 15-year-old Waseem Abbas, an orphan from Muzaffargarh, died after an alleged incident in Multan in which he was reportedly pursued by a vehicle and run over following an alleged episode of mistreatment.
The emergence of CCTV footage reportedly triggered widespread public outrage. An initial post-mortem report was said to have identified severe injuries as the cause of death and noted marks of injury on the teenager’s body.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had reportedly taken notice of the case and directed the relevant authorities to act.
Prime Suspect Reportedly Killed in CCD Encounter
According to the report, the prime suspect, identified as Touqeer, had been taken into custody before reportedly dying in an alleged encounter involving the Crime Control Department (CCD).
Authorities were also reportedly conducting raids at various locations to arrest another suspect, identified as Amjad.
The case has prompted calls for a transparent investigation and accountability in accordance with the law. The circumstances surrounding the prime suspect’s reported death should also be independently examined to establish the facts.
Editorial note: Details concerning the incident and the alleged encounter are based on the supplied report and should be independently verified through official sources.