RAWALPINDI: A man died after being kicked, punched and beaten allegedly by the security guard in the premises of Holy Family Hospital on Sunday.

The accused security guard was booked by the New Town police under Section 322 PPC (causing death without intent). The accused was yet to be arrested by the police.

Mohammad Rashid, a resident of Chittian Hattian, lodged an FIR with the New Town police, saying that he and his brother Mohammad Rais brought their mother to the Holy Family Hospital for a check-up.

He said in the FIR that after the check-up, about 11.15 pm, they were collecting the motorbike from the parking area to go home, when a security guard, identified as Ahteshamul Haq, quarrelled with his brother, then kicked and punched him, as a result, he fell on the ground. On seeing this, he ran to rescue him; however, the guard managed to escape from the scene.

He further stated that his brother was in critical condition and was shifted to the emergency ward, yet later pronounced dead.

Subsequently, the police registered an FIR and launched an investigation.

Meanwhile, a man allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with a pistol in Bahria Town’s phase VII. Adnan Zia, a resident of Sadi Road, said in his statement recorded with the Rawat police that his elder son, Shah Mir Zia’s finance told him that they had an exchange of words during which he picked up his pistol and shot himself. He said that he was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital where he was pronouced dead.

Published in Dawn, January 19th, 2026