Eighth-Grader Kills Classmate After WhatsApp Argument Turns Deadly in Sargodha

A shocking incident in Sargodha’s Zafar Colony has left the community in grief as an eighth-grade student fatally shot his classmate after a heated argument that began on WhatsApp. The victim, Hasnain, was shot outside his home by the suspect, identified as Maisam.

According to police reports, the two boys had engaged in a tense conversation on WhatsApp that quickly escalated. The suspect, Maisam, allegedly took matters into his own hands and confronted Hasnain in person. The altercation turned deadly when Maisam opened fire, killing Hasnain on the spot.

The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community, with authorities scrambling to apprehend the suspect. The police have registered a case based on a complaint filed by Hasnain’s father and have launched a search operation to locate Maisam. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to uncover the full details of the events leading up to the fatal shooting. This incident highlights the growing concern over youth violence and the dangerous consequences of disputes, even those that start on social media.