A false narrative has been circulating on social media, propagated by accounts linked to Indian, Afghan, and extremist networks, claiming that Omar Gul, a school teacher from North Waziristan and father of cricket player Aina Wazir, was detained and killed by the Pakistan Army. This misinformation gained traction after a video of Aina Wazir playing cricket went viral, earning widespread public praise for her talent.
Verified local sources and family accounts confirm that Omar Gul’s death was not linked to any state institution. Extremist elements associated with Fitnah al-Khawarij had repeatedly threatened him to abandon his teaching profession. When he refused, he was abducted by these terrorists in 2025 and held in their custody. On 31 July 2025, Omar Gul tragically died while in captivity, and his body was later recovered and returned to his family.
The claim that he was killed in Pakistan Army custody is entirely baseless and misleading. This organized propaganda campaign is a deliberate attempt to shift blame from the terrorists and tarnish the reputation of state institutions.
Conclusion: Omar Gul was a victim of extremist violence, not state action. The social media claims attributing his death to the Pakistan Army are false and part of a coordinated misinformation effort designed to mislead the public.
Sources: Verified local reports from North Waziristan and family testimonies.
