Prayer leader accused of raping minor girl in Chakwal injured, arrested after ‘pistol goes off in trousers’: police
Chakwal Police Arrest Prayer Leader After Pistol Incident Involves Minor Girl
A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Chakwal, Pakistan on Thursday when a police team arrested a prayer leader accused of raping a 10-year-old girl. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about the safety and well-being of minors.
According to eyewitnesses, the prayer leader, identified as Muhammad Asif, was involved in a heated argument with his daughter’s father over her return from Quran lessons at the mosque. The father claimed that his elder daughter had returned early after completing her lesson while his younger sister came back crying later.
The situation escalated when the father accused the prayer leader of showing his daughter a knife and threatening to kill her if she told anyone about him raping her. This incident is said to have triggered an altercation between Asif and his wife, who intervened on behalf of their daughters.
Police were called to the scene, and upon arrival, they found Asif attempting to flee from the premises. In a bizarre incident, it was reported that Asif’s pistol went off in his trousers as he tried to run away. The police subsequently arrested him for allegedly raping the minor girl.
The investigation into the matter is ongoing, with officials confirming that a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Asif under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with rape. The FIR details allegations made by the father and his daughters regarding Asif’s alleged misconduct towards their daughter.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are taking steps to ensure the safety and security of minors in the community. The police have assured that they will conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident and take necessary action against those responsible.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from local residents and human rights groups, who fear for the well-being of vulnerable children in the area. As the investigation continues, it is essential to ensure that those responsible are held accountable and that measures are put in place to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
Source: Dawn
Based on reporting from Dawn.
