Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi traveled to Haripur to visit the family of Ayat Noor, offering his condolences to her father and joining relatives in prayer for the young girl.
The chief minister was joined during the visit by Shafi Jan, the province’s Information Minister and the local MPA representing the area.
During the meeting, Ayat Noor’s father expressed gratitude to the residents of Haripur for standing beside his family throughout this painful period. He urged authorities to hand down the strongest possible punishment to those involved and specifically demanded a public execution for the individual responsible for the crime committed against his daughter.
Sohail Afridi Pledges Support for Ayat Noor’s Family
Sohail Afridi told the family that their loss was felt across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, not just within their household. He remarked that Ayat Noor should be seen as a daughter of the entire province rather than belonging to one family alone.
Visibly moved during the conversation, the chief minister criticized how the child had allegedly been treated and reassured the family that the provincial government stood fully behind them. He pledged that those found guilty would face the full force of the law and be held up as a warning to others.
Sohail Afridi also raised pointed questions about the state of local administration, arguing that if government machinery could not guarantee the safety of children, there was little reason for public offices to continue functioning as usual.
He further appealed directly to the judiciary, requesting that no leniency be extended to anyone connected to the case. He reassured the grieving father that neither the investigation nor the subsequent legal process would be allowed to suffer from any lapses or negligence.
Child Protection Bill to Bear Ayat Noor’s Name
In a significant announcement, the chief minister confirmed that the upcoming Child Protection Bill in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be formally named after Ayat Noor. He added that a high school in her native area would also be renamed in her honor, ensuring her memory endures beyond the tragedy.
The visit concluded on an emotional note, with Ayat Noor’s father embracing Sohail Afridi as both men struggled to hold back tears.
This is a sensitive and ongoing case involving the death of a minor. Coverage here reflects only the statements and developments confirmed by officials at the time of the chief minister’s visit.
