Mystery shrouds suicide by Jahangir Tareen's brother in Lahore

The motive behind the extreme step by the businessman is yet to be ascertained

LAHORE (Web Desk) - Alamgir Tareen, the brother of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) patron-in-chief Jahangir Khan Tareen, committed suicide under mysterious circumstances in the provincial capital on Thursday. 

Sources told Dunya News that Tareen, 63, shot himself in the temple at his Gulberg apartment. IPP leaders confirmed the unfortunate incident.  A police team dashed to the crime scene and launched investigation.  

Jahangir Tareen, who was presiding over the party meeting, left for his brother's house soon after he came to know about the tragic happening.

Police sources said Alamgir had left behind a hand-written suicide note in which he mentioned his illness. His acquaintances, however, expressed their ignorance about any illness.  

Alamgir was a known businessman who owned PSL's Multan Sultans and was also its managing director. His family said Alamgir was unmarried and was scheduled to tie the knot in December. He will be laid to rest at 10pm today (Thursday).

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Alamgir was the owner of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans. He was a leading businessman in South Punjab and operated one of the largest water purification plants in the country. 

He did his bachelors from the University of California at Berkeley and completed his master's degree from the Yale University. He ran an official website according to which he was a sports enthusiast who wanted to help aspiring sportsmen and women by providing them the best possible resources. 

Condolences pour in for Alamgir Tareen

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans owner Alamgir Khan Tareen passed away in Lahore. The franchise confirmed the news in a tweet.

إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved team owner, Alamgir Khan Tareen. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Tareen’s family. We request you all to kindly respect his family’s privacy. May his soul rest in… pic.twitter.com/aISUQtAqI5

— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) July 6, 2023

Lahore Qalandars team expressed grief and sorrow over the death of Alamgir Tareen.

They said they were saddened to hear the news of the death, adding the gap left behind will never be filled.

Lahore Qalandars management is shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Mr. Alamgir. This loss leaves a significant void within the cricket community. We offer our heartfelt support to his family and @MultanSultans to navigate this challenging time. May the departed soul… pic.twitter.com/6csYkmjchN

— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) July 6, 2023

Islamabad United’s owner Ali Naqvi also expressed his condolences for the passing of his fellow franchise owner.

Shocked at the news of Alamgir’s demise. He was one of the finest gentlemen I had come across. He was always full of life and was a very refined person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tareen family, and also with MultanSultan/PSL fraternity. May God bless his soul.

— Ali Naqvi (@AliNaqvi808) July 6, 2023

Cricket commentator and broadcaster Zainab Abbas also shared her thoughts on the demise of Alamgir Tareen.  

Terrible news coming with regards to the demise of Alamgir Tareen. Thoughts with the entire family, he was a happy soul who made everyone smile around him, extremely passionate about Multan Sultans too. May he RIP.

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) July 6, 2023