Faisalabad Cop Arrested for Brutal Assault on Seven-Year-Old Girl

News Desk
FAISALABAD: In a harrowing incident that has triggered widespread outrage, a seven-year-old minor girl was allegedly subjected to sexual assault by an active-duty police constable in the Chak 26 area of Faisalabad on Saturday.
Local law enforcement authorities acted swiftly following the incident, confirming that the primary suspect, identified as Constable Waqas, was immediately dismissed from service and taken into custody to face formal criminal proceedings.
According to preliminary police reports, the heinous crime came to light after the victim’s family raised an alarm, prompting senior police officials to take direct notice of the situation.
District police high-ups assured the public that no leniency would be extended to the perpetrator, emphasizing that law enforcement personnel entrusted with public safety will face the strictest accountability under the law for such grave offenses.
The incident has once again brought the critical issue of child protection and systemic accountability within the policing apparatus into sharp national focus.
Civil society organizations and human rights advocates have expressed deep concern over the vulnerability of minors, demanding comprehensive institutional reforms and rigorous background vetting for all law enforcement personnel across the province.
Meanwhile, investigations into the matter are proceeding rapidly as authorities gather forensic evidence and record statements from the victim’s family.
A thorough medical examination has been conducted, and officials have stated that the case will be fast-tracked through the judicial system to ensure exemplary punishment for the accused constable.