Minor girl allegedly raped in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: A minor girl who disappeared after leaving her house on Thursday night to buy some firewood was recovered from a nearby house on Friday morning after allegedly being subjected to sexual assault in Westridge area. After allegedly raping and kidnapping a 12-year-old girl in Mohalla Sulemanabad area of Westridge police station in Rawalpindi, the accused, who tried to escape from the area…
A 12-year-old girl disappeared from her home in Rawalpindi on Thursday evening in order to collect firewood, according to local authorities. Police report that she was found the following morning in a nearby residence, following allegations of sexual assault. The alleged perpetrator, Nazimullah, attempted to flee the scene with the girl but was apprehended by relatives and other residents who had gathered in panic.
A video emerged showing the accused being beaten by onlookers in anger. Despite this, he managed to escape before the police arrived. Regional Police Officer Babar Sarfraz Alpa ordered the police to investigate the incident and arrest the suspect. The girl's father, Gulfraz, lodged a formal complaint with the police, claiming that his daughter was tricked by Nazimullah and then raped in his house.
The father is a resident of the Sulemanabad locality and works as a labourer. The police registered a case based on the father's request and are hopeful for the accused's swift arrest.
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