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Maulana Tariq Jamil’s son Asim Jamil passes away in Khanewal

KHANEWAL, Oct 29 (SABAH): Prominent religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel’s son Asim Jamil passed away on Sunday in mysterious circumstances in Tulamba area of Khanewal district in Punjab.

The tragic news was shared by the scholar himself on social media platform X, requesting prayers for the departed soul.

“My son Asim Jameel passed away today in Tulamba. This accidental death has made the atmosphere somber. All of you are requested to remember us in your prayers on this sad occasion. May Allah grant my son a high place in Jannatul Firdous,” he said.

Meanwhile, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has taken notice of the incident and sought a report from RPO Multan. He said that the cause of death should be determined in the light of evidence and forensic report.

According to Punjab Police, DPO Khanewal and senior police officers are present at the spot and evidences are being collected.

The death of Jamil’s son prompted political and influential personalities to extend condolences.

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf offered his heartfelt condolences on the unfortunate demise of Asim Jamil.

In his message, he prayed for the elevation of the departed soul, invoking the Almighty to grant solace and fortitude to Maulana Tariq Jamil and his grieving family during this challenging period.

According to Multan RPO Sohail Chaudhry, “Asim died of a bullet wound.” Responding to a question, the police officer said that the police reached the site and were collecting information about the incident. The RPO added that Asim received a bullet in his chest.

Expressing his grief and sorrow over the demise of Asim, PML-N President and former prime minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offered his condolences to the religious scholar and the beavered family. “We all share your grief and pain,” he said, adding that their prayers and sympathies are with them.

The PML-N leader also prayed that “May Allah Almighty grant courage and strength to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude and rest the departed soul in eternal peace”.