Asad Shah charged in Fatima’s murder

An Anti-Terrorism Court in Khairpur has convicted four individuals in the case involving the death of a minor maid, Fatima Fariro, from last year. The convicted are Pir Asad Shah, Hina Shah, Pir Fayaz Shah, and Imtiaz Mirasi.

The four offenders have been charged by the court in connection with Fatima’s murder that happened at Ranipur Haveli in Ranipur village near Khairpur city in Sindh province.

The hearing has been adjourned until August 12. The witnesses’ statements will be recorded at the next hearing.

Background:

On August 14, 2023, 10-year-old Fatima was allegedly tortured to death in a mansion in Ranipur.

Pir Asad Shah, Fayaz Shah, Hina Shah, and Compounder Fayaz have been named as the main suspects in the murder case.

The case of the young maid’s murder is currently under review in the anti-terrorism court in Khairpur.

Main suspect Asad Shah was arrested after the case was highlighted, and a video revealing the girl’s suffering before her death was also released.