RANIPUR: In a distressing incident, Asad Shah Jeelani, a Pir from Ranipur, has been taken into custody by Khairpur Police on allegations of causing the death of his 10-year-old maid, Fatima Furiro, through torture. The matter was brought to attention following a viral social media video depicting Fatima’s condition.
Fatima Furiro, the daughter of Nadeem Ali Tharro, a resident of Ali Muhammad Tharro village, hails from a family believed to be followers of the Pir of Ranipur.
The victim’s mother, Shabana, revealed that Fatima, along with her two other daughters was employed as housemaid by Pir Niaz Shah of Ranipur. Fatima was assigned to work at Asad’s haveli, where she was found dead. Shabana added that her daughter had been subjected to severe torture for several days by the Pirs of Ranipur. Unfortunately, the young girl ultimately succumbed to multiple injuries.
The video clearly showed Fatima’s body covered with severe marks of torture. It was seen that the victim girl was struggling to sit up on her bed before collapsing. The distressing video prompted widespread condemnation throughout the country.
After the social media video surfaced, Sukkur DIG Javed Soonharo Jiskani instructed SSP Shikarpur Rohal Khan Khoso and ASP Mohammad Nauman Zaffar to conduct an investigation into the matter.
Following these directives, SSP Khoso and ASP Zaffar visited Ali Mohammad Furiro’s village to record statements from the child’s parents. Initially, her parents cited illness as the cause of death, possibly fearing the influential family. However, the police managed to obtain the information after conducting a comprehensive inquiry.
Upon registering a First Information Report (FIR), the police apprehended Pir Asad. The FIR is filed under Sections 302 (premeditated murder) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The suspect denies the allegations
The suspect has denied any involvement in the child’s death. He asserted that the girl complained about stomach pain and was receiving treatment at his residence. He claims that she passed away during the course of the treatment.
Furthermore, Asad demanded a fair inquiry and characterized the case as a conspiracy aimed at tarnishing his family’s reputation. Meanwhile, local residents in the area have strongly denounced the Pirs of Ranipur over the alleged crime. Besides this, the netizens have also criticized the influentials of Ranipur.
