Mian Channu : Oct 29 : Asim Jamil , son of prominent regions scholar Tariq Jamil died on Sunday . Asim was shifted to Mian Channu Basic Health Unit (BHU) with bullet pierced in his chest.
Mian Channu Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mohammad Saleem told the media persons that Asim was taken to Talamba Rural Health Centre, where he was pronounced dead.
The body is being moved to the family’s home from the health centre, he added.
A statement from the Punjab police spokesperson said the cause of death appeared to be a “gunshot”.
Multan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sohail Chaudhry said Asim “shot himself in the chest” in a gymnasium at his home. “According to the family, Asim committed suicide,” the RPO said.
Chaudhry further said the police had acquired CCTV footage that “confirms he can be seen shooting himself in the chest”. “We are sending the footage for forensic analysis,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Punjab police statement said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar took notice of the incident and sought a report from the Multan RPO.
IGP Anwar said the conclusive cause of death should be “determined in the light of evidence and forensic report”.
The police statement added that the Khanewal district police officer and other senior personnel were present on the scene and evidence had been collected.
National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf extended his condolences and solidarity to the bereaved family.
Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti expressed regret over the incident.
“We all share your grief over this accident,” PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said as he condoled the family.
The PTI and party secretary general Omar Ayub also extended their condolences.
