Chakwal
Coverage of Chakwal in the Nexus archive.
- Situationer: Resorting to ‘encounters’: are Sindh police losing faith in legal system?
Sindh police in Karachi are increasingly adopting Punjab's Crime Control Department (CCD) style of 'encounters' to combat crime, citing frustration with the legal system and a desire to prevent Punjab-based criminals from fleeing to Sindh. Officials claim this approach targets habitual offenders and Punjab fugitives who commit crimes in Karachi, though it carries risks of collateral damage.
- Chakwal CCD incident: Victim's father alleges robbers did not fire, police forced him to sign blank paper
Nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, an Australian citizen, was killed during a robbery in Chakwal when a Crime Control Department (CCD) officer allegedly fired directly at her. Her father, Adeel Ahmed, claims police fabricated the FIR by blaming robbers for the shooting and forced him to sign a blank paper while injured.
- Conservation sees urial rebounding in Salt Range
The Punjab urial population in the Salt Range is rebounding, with herds growing from 3,700 in 2018 to 6,891 in 2023 due to conservation efforts by the Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department. Despite remaining vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, improved habitat safety and protection measures have led to increased sightings of the species in Jhelum and Chakwal districts.
- Girl's killing in Chakwal: LHC disposes of petition seeking case's transfer to FIA
The Lahore High Court dismissed a petition by the family of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, killed in a Chakwal shootout, seeking transfer of the case to FIA. The court directed authorities to ensure a fair and transparent investigation by the provincial police, which had admitted the incident involved criminal negligence due to an official's lack of training.
- Police, CCD admit 'mistake' in Chakwal girl shooting, assure incident will not be covered up or defended
Punjab police and the Crime Control Department (CCD) admitted a 'mistake' in the shooting of a nine-year-old girl, Hania, and her family in Chakwal, attributing it to 'criminal negligence' and lack of training. Officials pledged a transparent investigation, legal action against those responsible, and improved training to prevent future incidents.
- Autopsy report of nine-year-old girl killed in Chakwal CCD shooting reveals multiple bullet wounds
A nine-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was killed in a Chakwal CCD shooting after her family's vehicle was mistaken for robbers. The autopsy confirmed 11 gunshot wounds, with bullets fired from AK-47 rifles. Her father alleged CCD officers opened fire without justification, sparking international outrage.
- Pakistani police officer arrested over shooting death of ‘happy, bubbly, friendly’ Australian girl Hania Ahmed
A Pakistani police officer was arrested after mistakenly shooting dead Australian-born Hania Ahmed, who was on holiday with her family in Chakwal, Punjab province. The family was a victim of a robbery while in their rental car.
- Chakwal encounter gets international scrutiny
A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed and her father and brother injured in a Chakwal police shootout, which the Crime Control Department (CCD) acknowledged as a deviation from standard operating procedures. The incident, involving an Australian family mistaken for robbers, has drawn international media attention and is under investigation.
- Two robbers killed in ‘encounter’, CCD official held for ‘murder’ of minor girl
Two robbers were killed in an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Chakwal after a series of robberies and a fatal shoot-out. An official from the CCD was arrested for the murder of a 9-year-old girl and injuries to her family members during a mistaken identity incident. The robbers, identified as Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Feyaz, used disguises to target victims and had prior criminal records.
- Australian girl killed in Pakistan after reportedly being shot by police
A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed and two family members injured when police reportedly shot at their car in Chakwal, Punjab province, Pakistan. The incident occurred during a robbery while the family was visiting relatives.