Australian 9 year old girl killed by police in Pakistan

A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed and her father and brother seriously injured when police in Pakistan opened fire on their car, mistaking the family for fleeing robbery suspects. The incident occurred in Chakwal, Punjab province, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

The family, residents of the Perth suburb of Kewdale, was visiting relatives when they were confronted by armed robbers on a motorcycle. The assailants reportedly stole jewelry worth approximately 7,500 Australian dollars. A police officer who witnessed the robbery exchanged fire with the suspects before they fled.

As the family attempted to drive away from the scene, additional police officers arrived. Authorities stated the officers mistakenly believed the family's vehicle belonged to the robbers and opened fire. The girl, identified as Hania Ahmed, was pronounced dead at District Headquarters Hospital. Her father, Adil (also reported as Adeel) Ahmed, and brother, Affan (also reported as Aafan), sustained serious injuries and were transferred to Benazir Bhutto Hospital in Rawalpindi for surgery. The mother, Dr. Sidra Khan, was unharmed.

Local police reported that two primary suspects in the initial robbery were...