Watchman Of Private School Held For Assaulting Girl

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SWABI: The police have arrested the watchman of a private school in Razaar tehsil for ‘assaulting’ a 12-year-old girl.

They said the incident took place in Adina village in the limits of Kalu Khan police station on October 8.

The victim, who is fourth grader, along with her mother and maternal uncle reached the Kalu Khan police station. While filing a report she stated that Liaqat Ali, the school’s watchman, lured her into a room during the closing hour of the school on Tuesday and assaulted her.

After lodging the FIR, DSP Razar circle Mohammad Fayyaz and SHO Kalu Khan police Station Abdul Ali Khan arrested the accused during a raid.

Kalu Khan police officials said the medical report of the girl was still awaited.

Published in Dawn, October 17th, 2024

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