Missing victim’s body discovered in street
VEHARI:
A four-year-old girl was murdered after allegedly being abducted on her way to a madrasa in Basti Chand Mari, Vehari.
Her body, bearing marks of assault with a sharp object, was found dumped in a nearby street, sparking outrage and grief across the local community.
Police said the incident occurred around 4pm when Noor Fatima, who had gone with her sister to a neighbour’s house to study the Quran, stepped out briefly and never returned.
Shortly after, her body was discovered and residents immediately alerted the authorities.
District Police Officer (DPO) Mansoor Aman and SP Farooq Kamiana arrived at the scene with a police team, launched a search operation, and began collecting forensic evidence.
DPO Aman described the case as deeply regrettable and assured the public that a thorough investigation was underway.
“The entire police force is mobilised to bring the perpetrator to justice. No stone will be left unturned,” he said. The preliminary investigation suggests the child was murdered using a sharp weapon.
A post-mortem examination is expected to provide further details.
The victim’s father, Naveed Mughal, stated that his family is poor and has no known enemies. Her mother, Sameena, made an emotional appeal for justice, calling her daughter’s murder “unimaginable and cruel.”
News published in the Express Tribune on 8th April 2025
