The prime suspect in the death of a 15-year-old orphan in Multan was killed in an alleged police encounter in Bahawalpur. Officials said the Crime Control Department (CCD) Bahawalpur team was involved in the incident.
The suspect, identified as Tauqeer Nazir, was allegedly responsible for running over the teenager with his vehicle. The incident reportedly occurred in Multan a day before the police encounter.
According to officials, Nazir had escaped from CCD Multan custody the previous night. His death came during an operation to stop two men travelling on a motorcycle.
The second suspect allegedly escaped after opening fire on the police team. CCD officials said special teams were pursuing the fleeing suspect to arrest him.
Prime Suspect Killed During Bahawalpur Police Encounter
According to reports, a CCD Bahawalpur team attempted to stop two motorcycle riders on the Eastern Bypass early today. The men allegedly refused to stop and opened direct fire on the police officers.
The police team responded, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During the incident, one of the motorcycle riders was killed.
Officials later identified the deceased as Tauqeer Nazir, the prime suspect in the death of the 15-year-old boy in Multan. His alleged accomplice managed to flee the scene.
Reports stated that the fleeing suspect continued firing at the police while escaping. Authorities have not provided further details about his identity or current whereabouts.
The CCD said special teams had been formed to track down the escaped suspect. Efforts were underway to arrest him and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Teenager Allegedly Run Over in Multan
The case began after 15-year-old Waseem Abbas was allegedly struck and killed by a vehicle in Multan. The teenager was an orphan, and his death prompted action against the suspected driver.
Tauqeer Nazir was identified as the person allegedly responsible for the incident. However, the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death remain subject to the relevant investigation.
According to reports, Nazir was held in CCD Multan custody before escaping the previous night. His reported escape led to efforts to locate him.
The subsequent encounter in Bahawalpur resulted in his death, according to officials. The authorities have not provided additional information about how he escaped custody.
Police Pursue Escaped Suspect
Following the encounter, CCD officials confirmed that efforts were underway to apprehend the surviving suspect. Special teams were reportedly conducting searches to locate the individual.
The suspect allegedly fled after exchanging gunfire with the police. His arrest could help investigators establish further details about the encounter and the events preceding it.
The prime suspect was killed during the reported exchange of fire, while the search for his alleged accomplice continues. Further official information is awaited regarding the investigation and any subsequent arrests.
Authorities are expected to provide additional details as the case progresses. The circumstances surrounding both the teenager’s death and the alleged police encounter remain important aspects of the investigation.
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