Police on Saturday apprehended a man accused of attempting to assault a child in Sherpao Colony, located within the jurisdiction of the Quiadabad police station in District Malir.
The incident came to light when a minor girl was found in a gunny bag. Police responded, managing to arrest the suspect, identified as Javed, son of Mumtaz, and a resident of Sherpao Colony, within an hour of the girl’s discovery.
Initial reports suggested that Javed’s alleged assault attempt on the six-year-old girl was unsuccessful. Subsequently, he reportedly placed her alive into a sack and discarded her in a drain.
Medical examinations are underway to determine whether the girl was subjected to any sexual assault. As of now, no formal case has been registered.
Published in News Daily on 21 July 2024.
