The Northern Citizen Community Board (NCCB), a UN ECOSOC-accredited NGO with Special Consultative Status, urgently calls upon international human rights defenders, child protection organizations, legal experts, and philanthropic partners to support justice for 13-year-old Shiraz Ahmed, whose suspicious death in Raman Village, Upper Chitral, remains unresolved and deeply concerning.
Case Background
On 25 February 2025, Shiraz Ahmed went missing while running errands near his father’s shop. His body was discovered the following morning hanging from a tree near his home. This tragic incident has shocked the community and exposed serious failures in law enforcement and child protection.
The initial FIR was filed by Shiraz’s father, citing an unknown person. It was later amended by his mother, naming her stepson as the accused. The suspect allegedly confessed but was pardoned by the victim’s parents shortly afterward, reportedly under pressure. The pardon was formally accepted before the District Judge of Upper Chitral, highlighting the undue influence on this minor’s case. The forensic report has not been released, and procedural flaws raise serious questions about accountability and transparency.
Key Unanswered Questions
Where was Shiraz during the night prior to his death?
Was he forcibly taken or held captive?
Was his death staged to appear as suicide?
Was evidence deliberately concealed?
Were others involved, and what was the motive?
Upcoming Legal Action
NCCB will file a writ petition before the Peshawar High Court, Swat Bench, seeking:
- A full judicial reinvestigation
- An independent and transparent inquiry by a trustworthy investigative team
- Accountability for the true perpetrators and a legal challenge to the undue pardon
This case highlights wider systemic failures, undue pressure on vulnerable families, and the urgent need for justice for a minor child.
How You Can Support
International support is crucial to:
Ensure a fair and transparent investigation
Challenge procedural lapses and coerced pardons
Uphold child protection and human rights standards
Strengthen legal efforts to secure justice for Shiraz Ahmed
Your involvement can help prevent further injustice and protect other vulnerable children.
Donation Details
Bank Transfer (Pakistan and International)
Account Name: International Public School (IPS)
Account Number: 9861737140100254
IBAN: PK51 MPBL 9861 7371 4010 0254
Branch Code: 9861
SWIFT Code: MPBLPKKAXXX
Western Union
Beneficiary: Shahzada Ibrahim, Chairman
CNIC: 15202 9755763 7
Mobile: +92 347 0003448
Installment Option for Donors
Total suggested donation: $3700
Donations can be made in three installments if preferred
Installments can be sent via bank transfer or Western Union
Contact
Chairman NCCB and Editor-in-Chief, The CSNN (Asia) News Agency, Poland
Email: chairman@nccb-un.org
Your urgent support can prevent injustice and ensure justice for Shiraz Ahmed. International attention is critical. Justice cannot wait.