Harbanspura police in Lahore have arrested a domestic worker accused of killing a two-year-old child by suffocation. 

 

According to officials, the incident took place within the jurisdiction of Harbanspura police station, where the suspect allegedly killed the child, identified as Zaid, by placing a cloth over his face.

 

Police stated that SHO (Station House Officer) Waqar Ashraf responded to an emergency call on 15 and took the suspect, identified as Anila, into custody on the directions of SP (Superintendent of Police) Cantt.

 

Initial investigation indicates that the suspect allegedly committed the act after being scolded by her employer, officials added.

 

A case has been registered against the nominated suspect on the complaint of the child’s father, Muhammad Umar, while the accused has been handed over to the investigation wing for further inquiry.

 

SP Cantt Akhtar Nawaz said that those who take the law into their own hands will be brought to justice and given strict punishment through the courts.