10-year-old allegedly raped in washroom of private school

A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped in the washroom of a private school in Lahore and was taken to the hospital in critical condition, Dawn has reported.

The incident was brought to light after the child, a third-grade student, was found in a terrible state in the washroom after the school had closed.

According to the initial investigation, she went to the washroom after school, when the suspect reached inside and locked the door. Police officials suspect that the rapist is a male student at the institution.

The victim cried out for help when she was being sexually assaulted, according to the police officer. Her class fellows told the police that they had informed the school management about her cries, but that they were ignored since “children used to make noise frequently” on school grounds.

The victim was taken to the hospital, where sexual assault was confirmed by medics. The school’s CCTV cameras, as well as those located outside, are being used to assist the police.