Pakistani police firing killed Australian girl, autopsy reveals

A nine-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, sustained 11 gunshot wounds and died instantly when Pakistani Crime Control Department (CCD) officers opened fire on her family's vehicle in Chakwal. The incident occurred Wednesday night when the family was targeted by robbers during a shootout.

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She was hit by five bullets, which appeared to have been fired from AK-47 rifles. The five bullets caused 10 wounds, as all of them passed through her body, leaving both entry and exit wounds.

The post-mortem report, obtained by Dawn, revealed Hania suffered wounds to her chest, abdomen, thighs, and left arm, consistent with firearm trauma. Doctors stated five bullets, likely from AK-47 rifles, passed through her body, causing multiple injuries.

Adeel Ahmed, the girl's father, claimed in an audio message that CCD officers chased their vehicle and fired upon them, mistaking them for the robbers. He alleged the robbers fired only two shots before fleeing. Ahmed accused senior officials of attempting to shield the perpetrators and manipulate the investigation, stating, "Had they caught up with us, they would have killed us all to cover up their crime."

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My daughter was martyred on the spot. CCD officers chased us, but luckily, I managed to escape. Had they caught up with us, they would have killed us all to cover up their crime.

Australian Consulate officials visited the family and offered support. Adeel Ahmed expressed no need for financial assistance, stating his sole desire is for the officers responsible for the "brutality" to be punished. He criticized the CCD's "incompetence" and lack of professionalism, arguing they should have waited to assess the situation before firing.

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Two officials of the Australian Consulate visited us at the hospital and assured us of their full support. We do not need any financial assistance. All I want is for the accused who committed this brutality against us to be punished so that such incidents do not occur in the future.

The killing has caused widespread grief and anger in Pakistan and Australia. Adeel Ahmed also claimed the government has not provided adequate help and expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing investigation.

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Look at the incompetence of the CCD personnel. When they saw that robbers were looting us, instead of waiting for the situation to unfold, they started firing. If firing was necessary, they should have done so after the robbers had finished their act. They are highly incompetent and lack professionalism.