A cleric accused of beating a 12-year-old boy to death at a madrassa in the Qaddafi Bandagai area of Bajaur district has been arrested after an intervention by Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand Division Zahid Nawaz.
RPO Zahid Nawaz took notice of the child’s death and directed police to take swift action in the case.
Acting on the RPO’s instructions, Utman Khel police station launched an operation under the supervision of District Police Officer (DPO) Bajaur. The operation, led by the station house officer, resulted in the arrest of the cleric, who had been on the run after the incident.
Police registered a formal case against the suspect and took him into custody. Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway, with police saying that the suspect will face legal action in accordance with the law.
DPO Bajaur Khan Zaib Mohmand described the child’s death as deeply tragic and said that the police stood with the bereaved family during their time of grief. He vowed that police will fulfil all legal requirements to ensure that the family receives justice.
Mohmand also stated that investigators will conduct the probe strictly on merit and that no one will be considered above the law.
He added that Bajaur police remained committed to upholding the rule of law, providing justice to those subjected to injustice and protecting the lives and property of the public.
