Heinous Case of Sexual Assault on a Mentally and Physically Challenged Girl in Hafizabad, Pakistan

A 14-year-old audibly challenged girl with poor mental and physical condition was found six-month pregnant at a government hospital in Hafizabad, Pakistan. Police have booked an unknown suspect(s) under Section 376 (3) of the Pakistan Penal Code for allegedly raping the deaf mute girl in her adolescent age. The Hafizabad District Police Officer, Atif Nazir, termed it a heinous case and assured that the police are working to arrest the culprit(s).

Key Takeaways:

  • A 14-year-old audibly challenged girl was found six-month pregnant at a government hospital in Hafizabad, Pakistan.
  • Police have booked an unknown suspect(s) under Section 376 (3) of the Pakistan Penal Code for allegedly raping the deaf mute girl in her adolescent age.
  • The girl is unable to speak, hear, or walk, and cannot express her feelings.
  • Her parents, who are also unable to explain what had happened to their daughter, were unable to provide any record in the NADRA due to their nomadic lifestyle.
  • The police are working to arrest the culprit(s) and have obtained the medical record of the examination.
  • The DPO, Atif Nazir, expressed hope that the police would soon arrest the suspect(s).
  • The case highlights the vulnerability of people with disabilities and mental health conditions.

Statistics:

  • The girl was 14 years old at the time of the alleged rape.
  • She was six-month pregnant at the time of hospitalization.
  • The police have registered FIR number 1152/25 under Section 376 (3) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
  • The suspect(s) are yet to be arrested.

Sources:

  • [1] The Express Tribune, (no date provided)
  • [2] Dawn, (no date provided)
  • [Note: Since the dates are not provided in the original text, they are not included in the references.]