Police Say 15-Year-Old Waseem Abbas Was Fatally Struck in Multan
Waseem Abbas was an orphan learning electrical work. A murder case is registered and the investigation continues.
A tragic incident in Multan has claimed the life of 15-year-old Waseem Abbas, an orphan who was learning electrical work. Police say a contractor allegedly chased the teenager in a car after he left work and struck him fatally.
In this article we set out what police say and what is still under investigation. Here is everything you need to know.
What police say happened to Waseem Abbas
Police say the contractor chased him after he left work and that the car struck him fatally. The suspect is named as Touqeer Nazir. He has been arrested, and a murder case has been registered. Investigations continue, so the account of the chase remains what police say and is still alleged. No court finding is stated.
Why it matters
A 15-year-old who was learning a trade has died, and a named suspect is in custody on a murder case. The allegation is not a completed trial.
- The teenager was Waseem Abbas, aged 15
- He was an orphan learning electrical work
- The place is Multan
- Police say a contractor chased him in a car after work
- The strike is described as fatal and is alleged
- Touqeer Nazir has been arrested
- A murder case is registered and the investigation continues
What this case leaves open
- A court finding.
- The contractor relationship in more detail.
- Any account beyond what police have said.
What happens next
Touqeer Nazir is under arrest and the murder investigation continues. We will update this article if a court development is confirmed.
Our verdict
Police say 15-year-old Waseem Abbas, an orphan learning electrical work, was fatally struck in Multan after a contractor allegedly chased him in a car. Suspect Touqeer Nazir has been arrested and a murder case is under investigation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who died?
Waseem Abbas, 15, an orphan who was learning electrical work.
What do police allege?
That a contractor chased him in a car after he left work and struck him fatally.
Who is the suspect?
Touqeer Nazir. He has been arrested.
Is the case finished?
No. A murder case is registered and investigations continue.
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