10-Year-Old Boy in Muzaffargarh and Young Girl in Swabi-Haripur Face Horrific Assaults

In Muzaffargarh, Pakistan, a 10-year-old boy was allegedly raped and blackmailed by a perpetrator who recorded and circulated objectionable videos on social media. The incident occurred in Jatoi tehsil’s Bet Mirhazar Khan area. The suspect lured the boy to a tubewell under false pretenses of bathing, where the assault took place. Police have registered a case and are actively pursuing the suspect.

In a separate incident near the Swabi-Haripur district boundary, two men were arrested for assaulting a young girl. The victim, a relative of the suspects from Haripur district, underwent a medical examination at Bacha Khan Teaching Hospital, Shahmansoor, confirming the assault. SHO Jihad Khan of Utla police station confirmed that an FIR has been filed against the accused based on the victim’s statement recorded before a magistrate. The suspects, Itikhar Khan and Sirtaj Khan, are currently facing legal proceedings.

These incidents highlight the urgent need for enhanced protection of minors and swift justice for victims of sexual violence. They emphasize the crucial role of community vigilance and effective law enforcement in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.