Tragic Discovery: 12-Year-Old Kidnapped Boy Found Dead After Sexual Assault
Heartbreaking news struck Karachi as a 12-year-old boy, who was kidnapped, was found dead after a brutal sexual assault near Manghopir. The police and hospital officials confirmed the tragic incident on Friday.
Following crucial information provided by a close relative and another individual, the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) and the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) made arrests leading to the discovery of the boy’s body in Manghopir. The fourth-class student, who was abducted from Mominabad on May 8, was discovered strangled to death in Khairabad.
After conducting a physical examination, Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed confirmed signs of sexual assault on the victim’s body. The suspects had demanded a ransom of Rs1.5 million, and one of them is related to the victim’s mother who recently returned from Dubai.
As investigations continue, the community mourns the loss of an innocent life, taken in such a horrific manner. The suspects’ motive remains a topic of discussion, with fears of being identified speculated as a potential reason for the heinous crime.
Published in Dawn, May 11th, 2024.