Multan Child-Killing Case: Suspect Touqeer Nazir Killed in Alleged Police Encounter Near Bahawalpur

Touqeer Nazir, the suspect accused of running over a child with his car in a private housing society in Multan, has been killed in an alleged police encounter near Bahawalpur, according to police sources.

Police sources said Touqeer had been taken into custody in connection with the incident and was on a four-day physical remand. However, he allegedly escaped from police custody before being killed in an encounter involving the Crime Control Department (CCD) near Bahawalpur.

The case relates to an incident in a private housing society in Multan in which a child was allegedly crushed under a car. The incident had drawn attention because of the serious allegations against the suspect.

According to police sources, Touqeer was being held for investigation when he reportedly escaped from custody. He was later killed during an alleged exchange of fire with CCD personnel in the Bahawalpur area.

The circumstances surrounding his escape from police custody and the subsequent encounter have not been independently verified. Further details about the encounter, including whether any police personnel were injured and the exact sequence of events, were not immediately available.

The killing of the suspect brings a new development to the case, which began with the alleged killing of the child in Multan.