The National Commission on the Rights of Children (NCRC) has issued an update that the man who had reportedly raped a 13-year-old boy during aitekaf in Muzaffargarh has been arrested.
NCRC shared the report on social media.
“Taking cognisance of the case, NCRC followed up with the district police office Muzaffargarh and it has been informed that the culprit has been arrested.” the post stated.
The commission added that it would “ensure that justice prevails and the perpetrator is held accountable”.
Background
A man reportedly raped a 13-year-old boy during aitekaf in a mosque located at Sanawan Bukhi Chowk, Muzaffargarh.
According to media reports, the boy, who was observing aitekaf, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who was sitting in aitekaf.
The suspect is said to have escaped after he threatened the Imam of the masjid of “dire consequences”.
The young boy was rotely learning the Holy Quran at the mosque.
Following the incident, the boy was taken to hospital for medical examination.
Station House Officer Shahid Rizwan Mahota claims that the suspect will be arrested.
