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Pakistan: 10-year-old boy raped; offensive videos shared on social media – World News

In a shocking incident, a 10-year-old boy was allegedly raped and blackmailed by an assailant in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan. The suspect also recorded and shared objectionable videos on social media, Dawn reported.

The shameful incident was reported from Bet Mirhazar Khan area of ​​Jatoi Tehsil. Police swung into action following the incident. The crime sparked widespread concern about child safety and digital exploitation.

According to officials at Bet Mirhazar Khan police station, the suspect lured the boy to a well under the pretext that he was taking a bath. The footage was later used to blackmail the boy, Dawn reported.

The police have filed a case against the suspect and are vigorously pursuing his arrest. In PakistanThis case highlights the increasing number of sexual crimes against children.

In another incident near the border of Swabi and Haripur districts, police have arrested two persons accused of attacking a teenage girl. The woman was identified as a relative of the suspects from Haripur district. She underwent a medical examination at Bacha Khan Teaching Hospital in Shahmansoor, which confirmed the attack, Dawn reported.

Based on the victim’s statement recorded before a magistrate, an FIR has been filed against the accused, said SHO Jihad Khan of Utla police station.

Legal action is currently underway against the suspects (Itikhar Khan and Sirtaj Khan).

(With inputs from ANI)