Police record statements of minor domestic worker, father
Child labor is a crime under the law, reminded police spokesperson, asking citizens to report such incidents on helpline 15. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
The Islamabad Police recorded on Friday the statements of a minor domestic worker, who was brutally tortured by a judge’s wife earlier this week, and her father.
According to a police spokesperson, the medical reports of the minor child are awaited but her statement has been recorded.
The spokesperson said that the judge’s wife implicated in this case has acquired bail till August 1. However, he maintained that the police are investigating all parties involved according to the law.
“Child labour is a crime under the law. All citizens who hear of such cases should inform the police on helpline 15,” added the spokesperson.
Moreover, the family and the doctors tending to the minor girl confirmed to Express News that reports of her death circulating on social media are fake.
The incident came to light earlier this week.
The young girl was employed by her parents through a person named Mukhtar around six months ago. During her tenure of employment at Judge Asim's residence in Islamabad, the girl became a victim of severe abuse at the hands of his wife.
She was recently shifted to DHQ Hospital in Sargodha, bearing torture marks and signs of abuse on her body.
The girl’s parents have said that the judge's wife accused her of theft and, in response, subjected her to torture, leading to the child's deteriorating condition.
The police had earlier apprised that the suspect, who facilitated the girl’s employment, has been taken into custody and legal action will be taken against him in accordance with the law.