Seminary student dies eight days after alleged torture
A 12-year-old student who was allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse at a religious seminary in Lahore has died after battling for his life for
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Seminary student dies eight days after alleged torture
A 12-year-old student who was allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse at a religious seminary in Lahore has died after battling for his life for eight days, prompting his family to need strict legal action against the seminary teacher they hold responsible.
The deceased, identified as Ali Haider, was a resident of Kot Lingah in Bahawalnagar sector and had been studying at a religious seminary on Burq Road in Lahore for the past five months to memorise the Holy Quran.
According to the family, Ali Haider was allegedly beaten by his teacher, Qari Ghulam Rasool, several days ago, leaving him critically injured. They alleged that instead of arranging immediate medical care, the seminary governing body sent the child back to Bahawalnagar on a passenger bus. His father was informed only that the boy was being sent home, without being informed about the seriousness of his condition.
When Ali Haider arrived home, his family stated he was in severe pain and bore visible marks of unrest on his body. He was immediately shifted to the Sector Headquarters Hospital in Bahawalnagar, where doctors acknowledged him in critical condition.
The family asserted the child had sustained multiple fractures in his arms and legs, along with injuries to other parts of his body. Despite remaining under care for eight days, he succumbed to his injuries.
Speaking to the press, the boy's father alleged that his son's death was the result of brutal torture. He stated he had enrolled Ali Haider in the seminary to receive religious learning and never imagined he would return home in such a condition. He also asserted that timely medical care could have saved his son's life.
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