SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The police have arrested an accused in connection with the assault and murder of a 13-year-old boy in Tanai area of Wana tehsil, Lower South Waziristan, officials confirmed on Sunday.
The tragic incident had occurred on March 4 when the deceased, Imran, reportedly went to graze his herd of goats and sheep in the nearby Khowar-i-Khulla Mountain. He did not return home, causing concern among his family and residents, who later launched a search operation.
Following a swift investigation, the suspect, identified as Moheeb, a neighbour of the victim, was traced and taken into custody within 30 hours of the incident.
The suspect was presented before the media at Spin Dam police station. According to DSP Asghar Ali Shah, the suspect has confessed during preliminary interrogation to assault the minor before killing him. Police said he allegedly struck the boy with stones near a mountain stream and then buried the body at the site.
“The suspect told investigators that the victim had threatened to disclose the incident to his family, following which he committed the murder,” DSP Shah said.
Published in Dawn, March 9th, 2026.
