Minor Girl Dies After Sexual Assault

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LAYYAH:

A minor girl was sexually assaulted at Basti Jaman Shah and forced to consume sedative drugs, which caused her death.

According to police sources, accused Atif Iqbal abducted the 14-year-old girl, subjected her to sexual assault, and then forced her to consume a large quantity of sedative drugs.

The girl felt unconscious and later died.

A case was registered on an application filed with the police by the victim’s mother.

The accused and the victim are stated to be relatives. Police have arrested the accused and started an investigation.

News published in the Express Tribune on 2nd March 2025

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