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Meta description: Tauqeer Niaz, prime suspect in the Multan orphan case, died in an alleged CCD encounter near Bahawalpur. Police say he had escaped custody.
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Original element: genuine update (new development following our prior coverage of the Multan orphan case)
Multan Orphan Case Accused Killed in Alleged CCD Encounter Near Bahawalpur
The prime suspect in the killing of 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas in Multan has died in an alleged encounter with Punjab’s Crime Control Department (CCD) near Bahawalpur, according to the police’s account. Tauqeer Niaz was found critically wounded after an exchange of fire on Wednesday and later succumbed to his injuries. The development marks a dramatic turn in a case that had drawn widespread public anger after the teenager was chased and run over by a car.
What the CCD says happened on the Northern Bypass
According to CCD District Officer Irfan Akbar, a CCD team signalled two men travelling on a motorcycle to stop near the Northern Bypass in Bahawalpur. ProPakistani first reported that the suspects allegedly tried to flee and opened fire on the officers. Police returned the fire.
After the shooting stopped, Tauqeer Niaz was found lying on the ground with critical injuries. The CCD claims he was struck by bullets fired by his own accomplice during the exchange, while the second man managed to escape from the scene. Tauqeer later died. Authorities have launched an operation to trace and arrest the missing suspect.
It is important to note that this version of events comes from the police alone. No independent account of the encounter has yet been made public, and alleged CCD encounters have faced scrutiny in the past.
From police custody to an escape and a shootout
Before the encounter, Tauqeer had been in police custody on physical remand in connection with Waseem Abbas’s death. Authorities later announced that he had escaped from custody.
The escape itself had raised serious questions about how a high-profile murder suspect could slip away from police detention. Those questions will now intensify, as the suspect’s death means some answers about the original case may never come. Encounter killings have previously drawn the attention of the courts and the FIA.
The case that shocked Multan
Waseem Abbas, a 15-year-old orphan, was killed in Multan after a car allegedly chased him and deliberately ran him over. CCTV footage reportedly emerged showing the vehicle pursuing the teenager before the fatal impact.
Tauqeer Niaz was arrested as the prime suspect. The case drew strong public reaction, with reports that several lawyers refused to take up his defence. This outlet has followed the case’s earlier developments closely, and this encounter is the latest chapter in that ongoing story.
Questions the encounter leaves behind
Encounters in Punjab have a long and contested history. Rights advocates and courts have repeatedly asked whether suspects are being killed instead of being tried, especially when the deceased was already known to the police and facing serious charges.
In this case, Tauqeer had already been arrested and was facing trial for the teenager’s death. His escape from custody, followed by his killing in an encounter days later, is a sequence that invites closer examination. The Bahawalpur police will need to explain how the escape happened and what led to the shootout. The region has seen other high-profile cases in recent months, including a Bahawalpur teen sent to jail over an alleged poisoning plot.
For now, the CCD says its investigation is continuing and efforts to arrest the second suspect are under way.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Tauqeer Niaz?
Tauqeer Niaz was the prime suspect in the killing of 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas in Multan. He had been arrested and remained on physical remand before authorities reported that he had escaped from custody. His family or lawyer have not yet issued a public statement on his death.
What happened near Bahawalpur on October 21?
According to the CCD, its officers signalled two men on a motorcycle to stop near the Northern Bypass. A shootout followed, and Tauqeer Niaz was found critically wounded. The CCD claims he was hit by his accomplice’s firing. He later died, and the second suspect escaped.
What is the CCD’s version of the encounter?
CCD District Officer Irfan Akbar says the suspects opened fire first when signalled to stop, and officers returned fire. The department’s account holds that Tauqeer was struck by bullets from his own companion. This account has not been independently verified.
What was the Multan orphan case about?
Waseem Abbas, a 15-year-old orphan, was allegedly chased by a car and deliberately run over in Multan. CCTV footage reportedly showed the vehicle pursuing the teenager. The case sparked public outrage after the prime suspect was taken into custody.
