Shehzad Roy, social activist and founder of Zindagi Trust, has raised his voice to demand justice for 14-year-old Farhan, who died after being beaten by a teacher at a madrassa in Swat.
In a video message shared on X, he said that Section 89, which once allowed physical punishment, is now outdated. Therefore, teachers who hurt children cannot be forgiven under any law.
He also appealed to parents and students to break their silence against such cruelty and report these incidents so that innocent children like Farhan can be protected.
Farhan lost his life, but we can save many children. If all school- and madrasa-going children hear this, and if all parents who want to protect their children watch this video, we can make a difference. Please watch and help. @ZindagiTrust @MJibranNasir @KP_Police1 pic.twitter.com/bCufXsFCZt
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) July 26, 2025
Social activist, singer, and founder of Zindagi Trust, Shehzad Roy, shared a video message on social media in which he spoke about the tragic death of 14-year-old Farhan in Swat’s Khwazakhela area. Farhan was a student at a madrassa, where a teacher reportedly beat him so badly that he lost his life.
Shehzad Roy said that the people responsible for Farhan’s death will not go unpunished. He explained that his purpose in making the video was to help protect other children from similar incidents.
He highlighted that there used to be a law in Pakistan called Section 89, which allowed teachers to punish students in the name of discipline. Zindagi Trust challenged this law in the Islamabad High Court. The Chief Justice declared it unconstitutional. For years, teachers misused this law, and whenever they were held accountable, they would justify the violence by saying it was for the child’s own good.
Shehzad Roy made it clear that Section 89 is no longer valid. No teacher is allowed to physically punish students—whether in madrassas or schools. He urged children to speak up if they face violence and asked parents to report such incidents immediately.
He added that stopping such abuse is a responsibility for everyone in society. He also thanked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police chief for taking action and arresting those involved.
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