Maulana Tariq Jamil’s son Asim Jameel passes away in Mian Channu

Prominent Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil's son, Asim Jameel, passed away in Talamba, Punjab. Asim Jameel's family has confirmed this sad news.

It has been reported that Asim Jameel's body was taken to Talamba Hospital. The Multan Regional Police Officer, Sohail Chaudhry, stated that Asim died from a gunshot wound. The police are currently at the scene gathering information about the incident.

Asim was taken to the Talamba Rural Health Center in critical condition but, unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries. The District Police Officer of Khanewal, Rana Umar Farooq Salamat, has confirmed that Asim Jameel was shot and had a bullet wound in his chest. He emphasized that the exact cause of death would be determined based on evidence and a forensic report.

It's worth noting that a nephew of Tariq Jameel has claimed that Asim Jameel shot himself. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident, and they have dispatched teams from the Crime Scene Unit and Forensic Lab to gather evidence. The police are closely scrutinizing the circumstances surrounding the death and will take appropriate action in accordance with the law.

Maulana Tariq Jamil also took to social media to confirm his son's passing.

انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون

آج تلمبہ میں میرے بیٹے عاصم جمیل کا انتقال ہوگیا ہے. اس حادثاتی موت نے ماحول کو سوگوار بنا دیا۔ آپ سب سے گزارش ہے کہ اس غم کے موقع پر ہمیں اپنی دعاؤں میں یاد رکھیں. اللہ میرے فرزند کو جنت الفردوس میں اعلیٰ مقام عطا فرمائے۔

— Tariq Jamil (@TariqJamilOFCL) October 29, 2023

“My son Asim Jamil passed away today in Tulamba. This accidental death has made the atmosphere mournful,” he wrote.

Also read: Who was Asim Jameel?

The religious scholar added, “We request you [people] all to remember us in your prayers on this miserable occasion. May Allah grant my son a high place in Jannat.”

Meanwhile, IG Punjab Police Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar has also taken notice of the incident and directed the DPO to collect forensic evidence to ascertain the reason behind the death of Asim Jamil.

“We all share your grief over this accident,” PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said as he also condoled the family.