Eid-ul-Adha quickly turned tragic for an Azaadville family after a 12-year-old girl was fatally shot during a qurbani incident in the Free State. It’s understood that the tragedy occurred at the Jabadus Salaam premises.
Initial reports indicate that a bull escaped during the qurbani. While workers tried to put the animal down, it was shot with a rifle but was unsuccessful.
During the commotion, the manager of the premises allegedly drew a firearm and fired several shots – one of which reportedly struck the girl who was inside a vehicle.
In a statement, the management said that its immediate focus was on supporting the bereaved family. It added that the matter is currently under investigation and has appealed to the community at large to avoid speculation while investigations continue.
