Suspect involved in torture on 12 years old domestic worker girl arrested

Lahore: Punjab Police Lodhran on Saturday arrested the main accused involved in the torture inflicted upon 12-year-old domestic worker Ayesha Bibi by swift action.

Inspector General Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, took notice of the incident and directed immediate legal action. IG Punjab stressed that violence against children and women is our red line; perpetrators will not be spared, provision of justice will be ensured to affected girl and family. Following IG Punjab's directive, the affected girl has been transferred to the hospital for medical treatment.

A case has been registered against the accused based on the complaint of the girl's mother at Lodhran City Police Station. District Police Officer Kamran Mumtaz and SP Investigation Naseer Javaid Rana visited the scene of the incident. DPO Lodhran Kamran Mumtaz assured cooperation with the girl's family and emphasized that her health and recovery will be closely monitored.

Earlier, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar took notice of the incident involving apparent torture and abuse against the 12-year-old domestic worker, IG Punjab sought the report of the incident form RPO Multan.

IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar instructed DPO Lodhran to personally supervise the complete investigation of the case.

IG Punjab emphasized that along with legal action, the best medical facilities will be provided for the girl's treatment. IG Punjab said that in compliance of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directions, Punjab Police is implementing zero-tolerance policy on violence against children and women.