Father of Australian girl shot by police while visiting Pakistan demands justice
Summary
A nine-year-old Australian girl named Hania Ahmed was shot and killed by police in Pakistan during a robbery incident. Police officers opened fire with machine guns on a vehicle carrying the family, leading to the girl's death and injuries to other family members. Authorities have suspended the officer who fired shots and promised a full investigation.Key Facts
- Hania Ahmed, 9 years old, was visiting family in Chakwal, Punjab province, Pakistan.
- Robbers demanded cash and belongings from the family outside their relative’s home.
- Police from the Crime Control Department (CCD), a new Punjab police unit, arrived armed and fired machine guns at the family vehicle.
- Hania was hit by four bullets and died before reaching the hospital.
- Her father was shot twice but is not seriously injured; her brother was also wounded and hospitalized.
- An officer who fired shots was suspended, arrested, and sent to jail pending investigation.
- Pakistani and Australian officials, including the Australian Prime Minister, are calling for a fair and transparent inquiry.
- The CCD has been criticized for aggressive tactics and previous accusations of extrajudicial killings.
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