While travelling in Pakistan, an Australian family was allegedly robbed before becoming caught up in a police operation targeting suspected dacoits. Father Adeel Ahmed and his son were injured, while his nine-year-old Australian-born daughter, Hania, an Australian citizen, was fatally shot after police allegedly mistook the family for the suspects. Pakistani authorities have ordered a high-level investigation and pledged transparency. However, speaking to SBS Urdu, Adeel Ahmed urged the Australian government to engage with Pakistani authorities to help ensure a thorough investigation and justice for his family amid conflicting police accounts of the shooting.
Ahmed said his family had suffered a grave injustice and that he wanted everyone responsible for the incident to be identified and held accountable in accordance with the law. Australian-Pakistani Adeel told SBS Urdu that he is seeking justice from the relevant authorities in both Pakistan and Australia, calling for an impartial investigation into his daughter’s death and accountability for those responsible.
Local journalist Mirza Sajid, who has been covering the incident in Chakwal, told SBS Urdu that the area is in mourning and the family continues to await justice. He added that CCD officials issued conflicting statements at different stages, underscoring the need for a transparent and thorough investigation.
Meanwhile, in a press release, the District Police Officer (DPO) Chakwal said a criminal case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. Police said a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) will also be constituted to conduct a comprehensive inquiry, examine all aspects of the case, and determine responsibility.
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