Rawalpindi has witnessed three separate cases of alleged sexual assault involving minors, with victims including two girls aged 13 and 15, and a 12-year-old boy. The incidents occurred in different police jurisdictions within the city, highlighting a disturbing pattern of violence against children.
Assault on Hearing-Impaired Girl in Naseerabad
In the Naseerabad police limits, a 13-year-old girl who is hearing and speech-impaired was allegedly assaulted by a neighbor. The girl's father, a laborer, reported that his daughter fell ill and was taken to a doctor, who discovered she was pregnant. Through gestures, the mother identified the alleged assailant as a neighborhood resident named Asad. Police registered a case after a medical examination confirmed the pregnancy.
Domestic Worker Assaulted in Rawat
A 15-year-old domestic worker was allegedly assaulted by a co-worker in the Rawat police jurisdiction. The assault came to light when the girl was found to be pregnant. Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances.
Boy Abducted and Assaulted in Pirwadhai
In the Pirwadhai police area, a 12-year-old boy was allegedly abducted at knifepoint by an unidentified motorcyclist and sexually assaulted. The boy informed his father about the incident upon his return home. Police have registered a case based on the father's complaint. According to the father, his son said an unidentified man assaulted him.
Police Response and Legal Action
Police have registered cases in all three incidents and are conducting investigations. Medical examinations have been carried out for the victims. The alleged assailant in the Naseerabad case, Asad, has been identified but not yet arrested. In the Pirwadhai case, the suspect remains at large.
According to police officials, they are working to apprehend the suspects and ensure justice for the victims. The incidents have sparked outrage among local communities, with calls for stricter measures to protect children.
