In a tragic incident, the son of well-known religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel, Asim Jamil, passed away on Sunday due to a gunshot wound to his chest at his farmhouse in the Tulamba area of Khanewal district. The sad news was confirmed by Dr. Asif Imam of Tulamba Hospital.
Reports suggest that Asim was working out in his gym within the farmhouse, with a security guard on alert. He took the guard’s pistol and tragically shot himself in the chest.
Maulana Tariq Jameel shared this heart-wrenching news on the social media platform, X, asking for prayers for his son’s departed soul. He expressed his deep sorrow and requested everyone to remember his family in their prayers.
According to Mian Channu Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mohammad Saleem, Asim was rushed to the Talamba Rural Health Centre, where he was pronounced dead. His body is being taken to the family’s home from the health center.
The Punjab police spokesperson stated that the cause of death appeared to be a gunshot. Regional Police Officer Sohail Chaudhry mentioned that Asim shot himself in the chest in the gymnasium at his home, as per the family’s account. CCTV footage supports this claim, and it is being sent for forensic analysis.
RPO Sohail also revealed that Asim had been battling mental illness and was taking medication for it. Asim was previously married but divorced his wife two years ago, had no children, and was struggling with mental health issues.
Maulana Tariq Jamil had established Al-Hussain School in Tulamba, managed by Asim’s wife, who also served as the school’s principal. Notably, Asim had not completed his matriculation or received any religious education.
Punjab IG Police Dr. Usman Anwar has taken notice of the incident and called for a detailed report. He emphasized the importance of determining the cause of death based on evidence and forensic analysis.
انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون
— Tariq Jamil (@TariqJamilOFCL) October 29, 2023
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۔
This tragic event has prompted condolences from political figures and influential individuals, including former Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, and Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti, who all expressed their deep sorrow and offered prayers for the departed soul and solace for the grieving family. PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub also extended their condolences.
