Islamabad (HRNW) — August 24, 2026: An inquiry and disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against an army officer allegedly involved in a firing incident at the Sarhad University campus in Islamabad.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a firing incident occurred at the Sarhad University Islamabad campus on August 24, 2026. The officer allegedly involved in the incident has been taken into custody under the Pakistan Army’s code of conduct, while an inquiry and disciplinary proceedings have been initiated.
ISPR said the Pakistan Army believes in a system of self-accountability and maintains a strict and transparent accountability mechanism that is applied without discrimination.
According to the statement, the Army’s internal accountability process is based on concrete evidence and proof rather than allegations.
ISPR said that whenever violations of military laws or regulations occur, the accountability mechanism is activated swiftly and without discrimination.
The statement added that under the Army’s discipline and self-accountability system, anyone found responsible will face the applicable legal process.
Human Rights Angle
HRNW believes that educational institutions must remain safe environments for students, faculty and staff. Incidents involving gunfire raise serious concerns regarding the right to life, safety in educational institutions and the rule of law. Any person found responsible should face a transparent, impartial and evidence-based process, while due process and the presumption of innocence must also be respected.
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Disclaimer
This report is based on the statement issued by ISPR. The final facts and responsibility for the incident will be determined through the ongoing inquiry and legal process. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty through due process.
