12-year-old student dies affter alleged beating at Lahore madrasa

12-year-old student dies affter alleged beating at Lahore madrasa

A 12-year-old student allegedly lost his life after suffering severe physical abuse at a madrasa in Lahore’s Barki area, according to police officials.

The victim had traveled from Bahawalpur to Lahore to receive religious education. Police said the child’s teacher, identified as a Qari, allegedly subjected him to violent punishment, which reportedly resulted in his death. The incident has raised serious concerns about the use of corporal punishment in educational institutions.

After receiving information about the case, police reached the scene and shifted the body to a hospital for a post-mortem examination. Investigators believe the medical report will help determine the exact cause of death and provide important evidence for the ongoing inquiry.

Authorities have launched an investigation and are making efforts to locate the accused teacher, who fled the area shortly after the incident. Police teams are conducting raids to arrest the suspect and ensure he faces legal action.

The tragic death of the young student has shocked local residents and sparked renewed debate over child protection and safety in religious seminaries. Many people have called for stricter oversight of educational institutions and stronger enforcement of laws against child abuse to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Police assured the public that they are treating the case as a top priority. They said the investigation will continue until all facts are established and the accused is brought to justice. Further legal action will depend on the findings of the post-mortem report and the evidence collected during the investigation.