Karak rape case: Victim gives birth to baby girl

Investigation Officer says DNA tests of the baby and all the accused persons will be conducted soon.


Umer Farooq January 20, 2012

PESHAWAR: Sakina*, an alleged rape victim from Karak, gave birth to a baby girl at a local hospital in Peshawar on Friday. Authorities say this will pave the way for conducting a DNA test of the baby and help bring the culprits behind bars.

Earlier when Sakina* was pregnant, the inquiry committee formed to investigate the rape case had requested the formation of a medical board and recommended DNA tests.

Investigation Officer SSP Atiqullah Wazir told The Express Tribune that DNA tests of the baby and all the accused persons will be conducted soon, which would help them put Sakina's* culprits behind bars.  He added that they were waiting for instructions from the health department.

"It is upon the instructions of DG health where to conduct the DNA tests. As soon as we conduct the DNA tests of both the parties, we would be able to investigate the case and bring the culprits behind bars", the SSP said.

All expenses of the test will be borne by the authorities.

Sakina* was rushed to the hospital early in the morning today, where she gave birth to a normal baby. However, she hasn't been discharged yet.

*Names have been changed to protect identity

COMMENTS (14)

shazada zahid mahmoud loan | 12 years ago | Reply

It is not only a sad case, it is a matter of justice - that justice will not be done. As a Muslim living and being brought up in the West I find the whole episode revolting. This case has not been picked up even by the religious parties, that leads me to assume that they are complicit in what is happening to our women. However the women need to stand up for their rights and be counted. I can help this unfortunate woman to start a new life if anyone can help me to locate this woman.

faisal ali kha | 12 years ago | Reply @mussarat ahmedzeb(Swat): why u have proud of her?
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