Asim Jamil, the son of renowned Pakistani Islamic scholar and preacher Maulana Tariq Jamil, died after sustaining a gunshot wound to his chest at his farmhouse.
Dr Asif Imam of the Tulamba Hospital confirmed the death.
According to sources, Asim was exercising at his gym located in the farmhouse while a guard was standing alert for his security. Asim took the pistol from the guard and shot himself in the chest, they added.
Multan Regional Police Officer Capt (retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry said that according to the CCTV footage, “Maulana Tariq Jamil’s son committed suicide as he snatched the pistol from his guard during the middle of a workout and shot himself in the chest”.
RPO Sohail said Asim was suffering from mental illness as he had been using mental health medicine for a long time.
He was married in a Niazi family of Khanewal.
The sources said Maulana Tariq Jamil had built Al-Hussain School in Tulamba, which was managed and run by Asim’s wife, who was also the principal of the school, while Asim had neither completed matriculation nor had he received any religious education.
Asim had divorced his wife two years ago, had no children and was suffering from mental health problems, they added.
Earlier, Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar took notice of the incident and sought a report from Multan RPO.
He said that the cause of death should be determined in light of evidence and forensic report.
According to the Punjab police, Khanewal DPO and senior police officers were present at the spot and evidence was being collected.
The tragic news was shared by the scholar himself on social media platform X, requesting prayers for the departed soul.
"My son Asim Jamil passed away today in Tulamba. This accidental death has made the atmosphere sombre. All of you are requested to remember us in your prayers on this sad occasion. May Allah grant my son a high place in Jannatul Firdous," he said.
The death of Jamil’s son prompted political and influential personalities to extend condolences.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of Asim.
Kakar prayed for granting patience to the bereaved family members.
“May Allah grant the deceased a place in heaven and patience to the bereaved, Ameen.”
Former prime minister and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said on social microblogging website X: “I express my deepest condolences to Maulana Tariq Jamil and his family on the death of their son Asim Jamil. We all share your grief over this accident. Indeed, this is an unbearable grief. Our prayers and sympathies are with you. May Allah grant the deceased a high place in His mercy and give patience to the family. Ameen.”
Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi expressed sorrow over the death of Asim, expressing his condolences to Maulana Jamil and his family members.
“The death of a young son is an unbearable shock for a father,” Solangi said, adding that he shared the grief of the family members.
National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf offered his heartfelt condolences on the unfortunate demise of Asim Jamil.
In his message, he prayed for the elevation of the departed soul, invoking the Almighty to grant solace and fortitude to Maulana Tariq Jamil and his grieving family during this challenging period.