A disturbing incident took place at a private school in Chak 32-JB, Faisalabad, where an eighth-grade student shot and injured his female teacher during a farewell party. The victim, 21-year-old Hafza Bibi, sustained a gunshot wound to her leg and was immediately rushed to Allied Hospital for treatment.
According to the First Information Report (FIR) registered by Sandalbar police under sections 324 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), the complaint was filed by the victim’s father, Muhammad Bakhsh. The report stated that during the farewell event, student Raja Aoun Saeed instructed his classmate, Mirza Muhammad Dawood, to shoot their teacher. Dawood then fired at Hafza Bibi, injuring her.
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Police officials confirmed that the main suspects involved in the incident have been taken into custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplice. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack, including the motive behind the shooting and how the student obtained the firearm.
The shocking nature of the event has sparked concerns about security measures within educational institutions. The incident has highlighted the urgent need for stricter safety protocols to prevent such violent acts in schools.
Law enforcement agencies and school administrations are now under pressure to implement better safety mechanisms to ensure the protection of both students and teachers. The case remains under investigation, with authorities working to determine further details surrounding the attack.
