Lahore’s Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shariq Jamal was found dead at his residence in the DHA area. The circumstances surrounding his untimely demise have raised concerns, leading the authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the incident.
According to the details, the body of DIG Shariq Jamal Khan was found in a private flat 104/A and was shifted to National Hospital. However, it was later moved to Jinnah Hospital for post-mortem examination.
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No family members were present at his residence at the time of his death. It was revealed that he had sent his two house servants out before his death. Upon their return, the servants found him dead in his bedroom and quickly alerted the police.
#Lahore: Sudden Death of DIG Lahore Shariq Jamal has raised many questions. He was discovered dead at his residence in DHA on Saturday.
According to the initial report, no family members were present at his residence when he passed away. It was revealed that he had sent his two…— Shaheryar Hassan (@shaheryarhassan) July 22, 2023
The discovery of his lifeless body prompted an immediate response from the police. As soon as the news of Shariq Jamal’s death surfaced, the police officers and Shariq Jamal’s wife reached the hospital.
A case regarding the incident has been registered on the complaint of deceased DIG’s wife. Police claims to arrest a man and a woman for investigation in this regard.
The police also conducted a preliminary investigation and then transferred the body to the hospital for confirmation of the cause of death. Medical professionals at the hospital confirmed that the DIG had passed away much earlier than his arrival at the medical facility.
" پراسرار موت "
ڈی ایچ اے میں ڈی آئی جی پراسرار طور پر اپنے گھر میں مردہ پائے گئے..
شارق جمال خان کی لاش کو نیشنل اسپتال ڈی ایچ اے منتقل کردیا گیا .پولیس افسران اور ڈی آئی جی کی اہلیہ بھی اسپتال پہنچ گئے..
پولیس نے موت کے اصل حقائق جاننے کے لیے تحقیقات شروع کردیں…!!! pic.twitter.com/n57TaiVoKi
— M Azhar Siddique (@AzharSiddique) July 22, 2023
کھرب پتی عالمگیر ترین کی خودکشی اور میرے پرانے دوست ڈی آئی جی شارق جمال کی پراسرار موت بتا رہی ہے کہ دولت اور اختیار ہی مردوں کی زندگی کی سب سے بڑی کامیابی نہیں ۔۔۔ آپ جسے ظالم سمجھتے ہیں وہ مظلوم بھی ہو سکتا ہے۔
— Najam Wali Khan (@najamwalikhan) July 22, 2023
The DIG was currently serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD). He has also served as DIG traffic and DIG railways. The deceased recently returned home after passing a departmental course for promotion in Grade-21.
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