Soon after the news of Alamgir Khan Tareen’s death broke on Thursday, condolence started pouring in on Twitter, with the cricketing fraternity expressing their grief over the unfortunate incident.
In a shocking incident, 63-year-old Alamgir, owner of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans, allegedly committed suicide, police and family confirmed.
The franchise released a statement mourning the businessman’s tragic death.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing away of our beloved team owner Alamgir Khan Tareen. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Tareen’s family. We request you all to extend our condolences to his family. Respect privacy. May his soul rest in peace. Eternal peace,” Multan Sultan said.
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) July 6, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved team owner, Alamgir Khan Tareen.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Tareen’s family. We request you all to kindly respect his family’s privacy.
May his soul rest in… pic.twitter.com/aISUQtAqI5
Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi has expressed deep sorrow over Alamgir’s death. He offered his condolences to the family, friends and team Multan Sultans of the deceased.
عالمگیر ترین کے انتقال پر گہرا دکھ اور صدمہ پہنچا، بہترین انسان اور پی ایس ایل کے حوالے سے یادگار وقت گزرا۔ مرحوم کے اہل خانہ دوستوں اور ٹیم ملطان سلطانز سے اظہارتعزیت اور دعا ہے کہ اللہ تعالی مرحوم کی مغفرت فرمائے اور درجات بلند کریں آمین
— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) July 6, 2023
Moreover, Lahore Qalandars also grieved Alamgir’s death, saying that the management was “shocked and saddened” to hear about it.
Lahore Qalandars management is shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Mr. Alamgir. This loss leaves a significant void within the cricket community.
— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) July 6, 2023
We offer our heartfelt support to his family and @MultanSultans to navigate this challenging time.
May the departed soul… pic.twitter.com/6csYkmjchN
Lahore Qalandars offered prayers for the deceased and his bereaved, saying, “This loss leaves a significant void in the cricket community. We offer our heartfelt support to his family and Multan Sultans to get through this difficult time. “
Earlier, well-known cricket presenter Zainab Abbas, former cricketer Rashid Latif, middle-order batsman Sahib Maqsood and others also expressed shock and grief over the tragic death.
Terrible news coming with regards to the demise of Alamgir Tareen. Thoughts with the entire family, he was a happy soul who made everyone smile around him, extremely passionate about Multan Sultans too. May he RIP.
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) July 6, 2023
اناالله وانا الیه راجعون pic.twitter.com/JBSZ5LwOlJ
— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68) July 6, 2023
Unbelievable and shocking 💔💔💔May you Rest in peace sir..Great man he was 💔💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/mfwerg9UXq
— Sohaib Maqsood (@sohaibcricketer) July 6, 2023
Islamabad United’s owner Ali Naqvi said that Tareen “was always full of life and was a very refined person”.
Shocked at the news of Alamgir’s demise. He was one of the finest gentlemen I had come across. He was always full of life and was a very refined person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tareen family, and also with MultanSultan/PSL fraternity. May God bless his soul.
— Ali Naqvi (@AliNaqvi808) July 6, 2023
Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Atif Rana said that he could not believe his ears after hearing the news of Alamgir Tareen.
“It was a memorable journey with Alamgir Tarin in the PSL. Alamgir Tarin was a decent human being and a good teammate,” Rana added.
According to the police, Alamgir, the brother of Isthakam Pakistan Party (IPP) chairman Jahangir Khan Tareen, allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in the head at his residence in Gulberg area of Lahore.
Reports of alleged suicide were later confirmed by Jahangir.
