'#JusticeForHunain' trends in Pakistan to seek justice for teenager beaten to death by teacher
Hunain used to study at a private school in Gulshan-e-Ravi in grade 10.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Social media users on Friday took to the internet and sought justice with ‘#JusticeForHunain‘ for the teenager, Hafiz Hunain Bilal, who was allegedly beaten to death by his teacher upon not memorizing the lesson.
A girl, Ayesha Sattar, who identified herself as the relative of the victim, expressed, “My cousin’s son Hunain Bilal was killed by his computer teacher Kamran. Hunain was tortured by the teacher on not learning the lesson. He smashed his head on the wall, Hunain become unconscious and died on the spot.”
My cousin‘s son Hunain Bilal was killed by his computer teacher Kamran. Hunain was tourchered by the teacher on not learning the lesson. He smashed his head on the wall hunain become unconscious and died on the spot.#JusticeForHunain #justiceforhunain pic.twitter.com/DIScszLISx
— Ayesha sattar (@iamayeshasattar) September 6, 2019
Another user, Rimsha Naeem, took to Twitter and said that her cousin, Hunain, left them too soon aching their hearts.
You left us too soon, I can’t imagine another day without you. My heart aches knowing that he was brutally murdered and yet no one took any action. He deserves all the justice in the world. Twitter do your thing. pic.twitter.com/lvQ4ZPT0Zp
— Rimsha Naeem (@badgirlrimi) September 5, 2019
Many notable figures took notice of the incident and offered condolences on the death of young soul.
Minister for Economic Affairs Division Hammad Azhar also eyed the matter and vowed to personally monitor and deal with the case as per law.
My condolences to the family on this tragic incident. The boy s family and the private school is located in my constituency in Lahore and I am personally monitoring the case. The teacher is in jail and I will ensure that him and the school is dealt with as per law. https://t.co/hmFyazQxnm
— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) September 6, 2019
Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari called the act "absolutely horrible" and called for the expedition of the Corporal Punishment Bill.
This is absolutely horrific but sadly not the first incident to happen in schools in various parts of the country. Corporal punishment cannot be allowed and our Corporal Punishment Bill has been with Law Ministry 4 vetting. Hoping it gets expedited fast. Our children r our future https://t.co/V0wlc02RYK
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) September 6, 2019
Netizens raised their voice on the police brutalities and sought justice for Hunain on the social media.
#justiceforhunain a message for parents pic.twitter.com/TjqTdZH8Rz
— Dr.Fauzia Mushtaq (@DrFauziaMushta1) September 6, 2019
Teachers are brutal, Police is brutal, Bureaucrats and politicians are corrupt, Lawyers are law breakers, Doctors are butchers, every common citizen is corrupt as per his power and approach. What kind of society we live in? #JusticeForHunain
— Saqib Hussain (@SaqiRebel) September 6, 2019
Every day appears new story of injustice, brutality and violence.#JusticeForHunain pic.twitter.com/374aY6ai2m
— Dr. Zuberi (@SalamToPakArmy) September 5, 2019
Police officers & teachers are two of the most respected professions but in Pakistan, often it s the other way around.
— Ak47 (@HolaItsAk47) September 5, 2019
Today we have another heart breaker. 17 year old Hunain was tortured/killed by his teacher.
I don t have a heart anymore for these stories :(#JusticeForHunain pic.twitter.com/wius0VCcal
It’s like there’s no humanity left in the world anymore. A few days ago it was Salahuddin, then it was Israa and today it’s Hunain. You’re not safe in the hands of the police, teachers or even your own family. This NEEDS to change. #justiceforHunain
— Areebah۰ (@areebahaaq) September 5, 2019
It’s killing me to look at this kid’s face. He must have his friends, activities and a routine. He had a life ahead of him!! Can’t imagine what his family must be going through right now. #JusticeForHunain
— meem elif (@meemelif) September 5, 2019
As per details, the tragic incident happened at a private school of Gulshan-e-Ravi area where a student of grade 10, Hunain Bilal, was killed for not learning the lesson.
An eye witness said student was punched repeatedly, grabbed by hair and hit against the wall by his head, all the while yelling at him upon not memorizing the lesson of computer subject and not bringing book along with him to the school.
The aggrieved family demanded of strict action against teacher to avoid such incidents in future.
The teacher and principle has been arrested and body of the student has been sent to the mortuary for post-mortem examination.
