Key Takeaways
- A seminary teacher was arrested for raping a 12-year-old Quran student in Jhang.
- Medical examination confirmed the rape, and the suspect was taken into custody.
- The incident highlights concerns over the safety of students in religious institutions.
Kot Shakir police in Athara Hazari tehsil of Jhang arrested a seminary teacher on Saturday for raping a 12-year-old minor student. The victim, a resident of Kot Langar, reported the incident to the authorities, stating that his son was a resident student at Madressah Hameedul Islam in village Chanda.
According to the first information report (FIR), the teacher overpowered the boy on the upper storey room of the seminary on Friday night and committed the act. Doctors from Athara Hazari Tehsil Headquarters Hospital confirmed the rape through a medical examination.
The suspect, identified as a seminary teacher, was arrested and is currently in police custody. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security measures in place within religious institutions.
In a separate case, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) in Jhang arrested a patwari for taking a bribe. Patwari Malik Mujahid Iqbal had allegedly demanded Rs4.2m from Dr Sajjad Ali Akbar for the transfer of his nine kanal urban land. When the complainant paid Rs3m, an ACE team, led by Deputy Director Muhammad Sarfraz Warraich, conducted a raid and caught the patwari red-handed.
All marked currency notes were recovered from the suspect, who was subsequently sent to prison. This case underscores the ongoing efforts to combat corruption in the region.
Another case involved a Wasa inspector in Faisalabad who was arrested for taking a bribe. According to ACE officials, one Asad Ali had complained that Inspector Zahid Iqbal was demanding Rs20,000 to decrease his Wasa sewerage bill. When the complainant handed the money to the suspect, the ACE team, led by circle officer Rana Rashid Mahmood, caught him red-handed.
Magistrate Yasir Arafat recovered marked currency notes from the suspect's pocket, and he was also sent to prison. These incidents highlight the persistent issues of corruption and the measures being taken to address them.
In a tragic accident, a motorcyclist died and two others were critically injured after two bikes collided near Chak 275-JB in the Thikriwala police area of Faisalabad. Ashir Munir (20), who had just received petrol from a filling station, was hit by another speeding bike with two boys riding it. Ashir died instantly, while Huzaifa (17) and Muawia (16), real brothers, were critically injured.
Both brothers were rushed to the Allied Hospital for treatment. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers on the roads and the importance of road safety measures.
