Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A wave of anger and grief has swept across Karak after a 6-year-old boy, Owais Qarni, was killed by police gunfire in the Teri area. His funeral prayer was held late at night, attended by thousands of mourners.
The situation in the area remains tense. Locals are demanding justice and holding the police responsible for what they are calling an act of open terrorism.
The police have arrested SHO Hakim Khan, who is accused of firing the fatal shot. He is now facing charges of murder, attempted murder, and other related offenses. Authorities will present him before the court today.
Residents say that killing the 7-year-old son of a poor street vendor is an unforgivable act of brutality. They warned that if justice is not served, the police will be held accountable for any consequences.
The victim’s family and local community have appealed to the provincial government and senior officials to take immediate notice of the tragedy.
Given the public outrage, authorities have tightened security measures across the region to prevent further unrest.