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Renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamill’s son Asim Jameel passed away in Punjab’s Talamba on Sunday, his family said.
According to details, Asim Jamil’s body was shifted to Talumba Hospital.
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.
After being taken to Talamba Rural Health Center in critical condition, he passed away from his wounds.
Speaking to Samaa Digitial, DPO Khanewal Rana Umar Farooq Salamat confirmed that Asim Jamil was shot dead, saying he got a bullet in his chest.
“The cause of death should be determined in the light of evidence and forensic report,” he said.
“Nephew of Tariq Jameel has claimed that Asim Jameel shot himself,” Salamat added.
Also read: Did Maulana Tariq Jameel’s son Asim Jameel commit suicide?
Meanwhile, police have also initiated an investigation of the incident, he added.
The Crime Scene Unit and Forensic Lab teams have been dispatched to collect evidence. The death was being “closely investigated” and action would be taken as per the rules, according to the police.
On the other hand, Maulana Tariq Jamil took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the demise of his son.
انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون
آج تلمبہ میں میرے بیٹے عاصم جمیل کا انتقال ہوگیا ہے. اس حادثاتی موت نے ماحول کو سوگوار بنا دیا۔ آپ سب سے گزارش ہے کہ اس غم کے موقع پر ہمیں اپنی دعاؤں میں یاد رکھیں. اللہ میرے فرزند کو جنت الفردوس میں اعلیٰ مقام عطا فرمائے۔
— Tariq Jamil (@TariqJamilOFCL) October 29, 2023
“My son Asim Jamil passed away today in Tulamba. This accidental death has made the atmosphere mournful,” he wrote.
Also read: Who was Asim Jameel?
The religious scholar added, “We request you [people] all to remember us in your prayers on this miserable occasion. May Allah grant my son a high place in Jannat.”
Meanwhile, IG Punjab Police Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar has also taken notice of the incident and directed the DPO to collect forensic evidence to ascertain the reason behind the death of Asim Jamil.
“We all share your grief over this accident,” PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said as he also condoled the family.
مولانا طارق جمیل صاحب اور ان کے اہل خانہ سے جواں سال فرزند عاصم جمیل کی وفات پر دلی دکھ اور افسوس کا اظہار کرتا ہوں۔ اس حادثے پر ہم سب آپ کے غم میں شریک ہیں۔ یقیناً یہ ایک ناقابل برداشت غم ہے۔ ہماری دعائیں اور ہمدردیاں آپ کے ساتھ ہیں۔ اللہ تعالیٰ مرحوم کو اپنے جوار رحمت میں بلند…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 29, 2023
National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf extended his condolences and solidarity to the bereaved family.
اسپیکر قومی اسمبلی راجہ پرویز اشرف کا معروف عالم دین مولانا طارق جمیل کے فرزند کے انتقال پر اظہار تعزیت
اسپیکر کا مولانا طارق جمیل کے فرزند کے انتقال پر دلی رنج کا اظہار.
اسپیکر کی مرحوم کے درجات کی بلندی کے لیے دعا.
اسپیکر نے کہا کہ اس دکھ کی گھڑی میں وہ مرحوم کے اہلخانہ کے… pic.twitter.com/BSnf9FNTtr
— National Assembly 🇵🇰 (@NAofPakistan) October 29, 2023