A ten-year-old girl, identified as Maqsooda, was killed during a police encounter in Chakwal, Pakistan, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for a thorough investigation. Police claim they fired in self-defense while pursuing suspected robbers, alleging the girl was caught in crossfire. However, eyewitness accounts contradict this narrative, suggesting the girl was shot while standing on her rooftop. The incident has garnered international attention, with Human Rights Watch calling for an independent and transparent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her death. Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has taken notice of the incident and requested a report from authorities. The Punjab Inspector General of Police has formed an investigation team, and two police officers have been suspended pending the outcome. The case highlights concerns about police conduct and accountability in Pakistan.