Azfar Rehman expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the death of an 8-year-old girl, allegedly, as a result of being forced to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment at her school.
Azfar Rehman expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the death of an 8-year-old girl, allegedly, as a result of being forced to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment at her school.
Taking to social media, the Pakistani film and drama industry actor Rehman shared his heartbreak over the tragic incident, calling for accountability and urgent reforms in school disciplinary practices.
He described the incident as ‘unimaginable cruelty’ and emphasised that no child should ever be subjected to such harsh and dangerous punishment.
Authorities woke up to launching investigation after the incident sparked a wave of reactions across social media and renewed calls for strict regulations to ensure student safety in educational institutions.
Celebrities are also condemning this incident on their social media handles.
Actress Zhalay Sarhadi wrote: “2025 and brutal unnecessary child punishments still happening may her soul rest in peace”.
Hina Alta wrote: “Allah hu akbar."
Another added: “Teacher should be arrested who punished child."