In a shocking incident, a teenage British boy has allegedly been killed in Pakistan where he had gone with his mother for holidays.
Fourteen-year-old Adil Khan from Bradford in West Yorkshire was reportedly shot dead while he was going to his relatives with his mother. Police said two arrests have been made in connection with the incident, Metro reported.
The boy's death was reported around Saturday (19) midnight by Janaza Announcements.
"A 14-year-old boy has been murdered In Pakistan while on holiday. Adil Khan, age 14 has sadly passed away," it said in a statement.
Tributes poured in for the victim on social media after the news broke.
Debra, a user, wrote on Facebook, "How tragic. Fly high young man with all the other young people gone too soon. Condolences to the family and friends xx."
Another one named Tanya wrote: "Omg poor child, I actually don’t no what sort of a works we live in anymore, RIP young man."
"May Allah grant him the highest ranks in Jannatul firdous and give immense strength to the family during this devastating and difficult time," Shabana Hussain said.
"Can’t believe I find myself commenting on a poor child’s janaza announcement….again!!! These children haven’t had the chance to live yet and they’ve been taken away," said Sarah Etienne.
"What on earth could he have done so wrong to be ”murdered”? heartbreaking news…yet again! RIP young man. Condolences and prayers to the family and friends," she added.
"Heartbreaking. May Allah ta’lla grant you the highest rank in jannah ameen. How could anyone do such a thing to another human let alone a 14 year old child innocent child," Nadeem said.
"So Sad heart Breaking Condolences To The Family R.i.p Angel gone too soon..." Molly wrote.
"So sad, thoughts are with his family and friends at this heartbreaking time," Sue agreed. "May the young boy rest in paradise amen. Poor boy it’s so tragic. There’s no reason for this," Francine said.
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The FBU is planning to introduce new internal policies and wants the TUC to take action as well. (Representational image: iStock)
FBU chief raises concern over rise in racist online posts by union members
THE FIRE Brigades Union (FBU) and other trade unions are increasingly concerned about a rise in racist and bigoted online comments by their own members and officials, according to Steve Wright, the FBU’s new general secretary, speaking to the Guardian.
Wright said internal inquiries have revealed dozens of cases involving members using racist slurs or stereotypes, often aimed at asylum seekers.
He said similar issues were reported in other unions, prompting a joint campaign to counter false narratives around immigration and race promoted by far-right groups online.
“People with far-right views are becoming more brazen in what they do on social media, and I’ve witnessed it with my own union around disciplinary cases and the rhetoric of some of our own members,” Wright said to the newspaper.
He added, “Some of our members and sometimes our reps have openly made comments which are racist and bigoted. In my time in the fire service, that has gone up.”
The FBU is planning to introduce new internal policies and wants the TUC to take action as well. A formal statement addressing far-right narratives will be launched at the union’s annual conference in Blackpool next month.
Wright cited the influence of social media and figures like Donald Trump and Nigel Farage as factors contributing to these incidents. “It feels like an itch that we’ve got to scratch,” he said.
The FBU barred a former official last year for allegedly endorsing racist content on X, including posts from Britain First and Tommy Robinson.
Wright also warned that the union could strike if the government moves to cut frontline fire services.