A nine‑year‑old Australian girl named Hania Ahmed was killed in Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan, after police opened fire during a robbery of her family’s rental car. The girl’s father and brother were injured; her mother was unharmed. The family was visiting relatives in Chakwal when the robbery occurred.

Accounts differ over how the police fire began. One set of reports states that police opened fire after assessing the suspects were attempting to flee in the victims’ vehicle, describing the incident as a tragedy that resulted in the girl’s death. Other reports convey the victim’s father’s demand for a transparent probe, saying police opened fire first.

A further dispute exists about who fired first. Some reports say the suspects fired at a police officer, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The victim’s father, however, maintains that police opened fire first and calls for a transparent investigation.

According to gdelt, the police officer involved was stood down and arrested. ABC AU reported that Pakistani officials apologized for the incident. Dawn noted that the Lahore High Court disposed of a petition seeking to transfer the case to the Federal Investigation Agency. Gdelt also reported that the robbers fled on a motorcycle and were later killed in a separate police encounter. The South China Morning Post said Canberra called for an investigation into the incident. Tribune.com.pk reported the father’s demand for a transparent probe.