10-year-old boy raped, video goes viral on social media

The incident, reported from Bet Mirhazar Khan area of ​​Jatoi tehsil, prompted swift police action and sparked widespread concerns about child safety and digital exploitation.

According to the Bet Mirhazar Khan police station, the suspect lured the young victim to a well under the pretext of bathing, where the assault took place and was filmed. These videos were later used to coerce and blackmail the child, which Dawn said highlights the vulnerability of minors to online predators.

The local police have registered a case against the suspect and are actively seeking his arrest. This case highlights the increasing prevalence of sexual crimes against children and the alarming trend of using social media platforms to commit such crimes, reports Dawn.

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

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. Legal proceedings are currently underway against suspects Itikhar Khan and Sirtaj Khan.

These incidents underscore the urgent need for improved protection of minors and speedy justice for victims of sexual violence. They underscore the crucial role of community vigilance and effective law enforcement in protecting vulnerable citizens, Dawn reported. (ANI)

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