Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged sexual assault and murder of an 11-year-old boy in Kasur district. Authorities said the suspect allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation, while investigations into the incident are continuing.
According to the District Police Officer (DPO), the victim, identified as Faizan, was found dead on November 2 in Mouza Hussain Khanwala. Initial investigations indicated that the child had been murdered, prompting police to begin an investigation and question a local resident identified as Mubashir.
Police said the suspect allegedly told investigators that he had entered the victim’s house intending to commit theft. According to the account provided by the police, the child saw him, and the suspect allegedly killed the boy to prevent him from raising the alarm.
Investigators further stated that the suspect allegedly strangled the child with a rope and later left his body in a nearby agricultural field. Police also alleged that the suspect admitted to sexually assaulting the victim after killing him.
The suspect has been taken into custody as police continue investigating the case. The alleged confession and details of the incident have been attributed to the police, and the case remains subject to the legal process.
The incident has brought renewed attention to child safety and the need for investigations into serious crimes against children. Further legal proceedings will determine the case as the investigation moves forward.
