Karachi (HRNW): Police have arrested a father and a neighborhood resident in Karachi’s Lyari area after a woman accused them of sexually abusing her three young daughters.
According to police, a case has been registered on the complaint of the children’s mother under the relevant provisions of Pakistan’s criminal law, including Sections 354 and 376(ii). The girls are reportedly approximately 2, 5, and 7 years old.
The complainant alleged that her husband, identified as Waqar, subjected the children to inappropriate sexual acts. Following the complaint, the girls were taken to the Police Surgeon’s Office at Civil Hospital Karachi for medical examination and the collection of forensic samples.
The mother also informed police that one of her daughters alleged she had been subjected to inappropriate conduct by another individual near the tuition center she attended. After making inquiries, she identified the suspect as Adam, a resident of the same neighborhood.
Based on the complaint, Kalakot Police detained both Waqar and Adam for investigation.
Police stated that the investigation is ongoing and that the medical examination report will play a key role in determining the facts of the case. Authorities further said that both suspects have denied the allegations during preliminary questioning.
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Disclaimer:
This report is based on the police FIR and statements made by the complainant. The allegations are under investigation and have not been proven in a court of law. The suspects deny the accusations and are presumed innocent unless proven guilty through due legal process. Victims’ identities have been withheld to protect their privacy and rights.
