Man accused of running over Multan teenager killed in alleged CCD encounter

In Multan, a 14-year-old boy accused of running over his 14-year-old employer was himself killed in a confrontation with police, according to police officials. The suspect, known as Tauqeer, had escaped from police custody while on remand, a CCD spokesperson confirmed. A Multan court had previously granted police a three-day physical remand for the suspect, who was accused of striking the victim with his car in a private housing area. The suspect was arrested on Monday and brought before Judicial Magistrate Saadia Aslam on Tuesday.

When encountered by CCD personnel on Bahawalpur’s Northern Bypass, an exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in the suspect's death, as reported by a CCD spokesperson. Police subsequently sought a 14-day physical remand for the suspect, but the judicial magistrate limited it to three days. Multan City Police Officer Akhtar Farooq informed the media that an investigation into the arrest of a second suspect was under way.

"We are all in deep pain," Farooq stated, adding that the tragic victim had been "subjected to barbarity."

CCTV footage revealed the boy fleeing on the road after spotting a vehicle. The car swerved and pursued him, ultimately colliding with him, causing his death upon impact with a nearby gate. A case was registered at Multan’s DHA police station, with the first information report (FIR) naming two suspects and invoking Sections 302 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

The FIR stated that the teenager worked for the suspects, was being trained as an electrician, and had reportedly faced violence and threats. The boy's cousin informed police that the 14-year-old had fled when pursued by the suspects, who subsequently hit him with their vehicle. Police arrested one of the suspects while the other fled, and their vehicle was seized.