Child maid’s testimony reveals harrowing details of torture

Rizwana says judge's wife used to subject her to physical and emotional torment on a daily basis

In a shocking turn of events, the minor housemaid torture case has taken a distressing twist as the victim, a young girl identified as Rizwana, recorded her harrowing statement with the police on Friday.

The case has gained widespread attention due to the alleged involvement of a judge's wife in the torture and abuse of the child maid. Police sources have revealed that Rizwana's statement paints a grim picture of her life under the judge's roof.

According to reliable police sources, Rizwana, who worked as a child maid at the residence of a civil judge in Islamabad, has provided a heart-wrenching account of the abuse she endured. The victim reportedly disclosed that the judge's wife was the main perpetrator, subjecting her to physical and emotional torment on a daily basis.

Rizwana's statement unveils a chilling pattern of abuse that paints a grim picture of her life within the judge's household. She reportedly detailed instances of being beaten with sticks, kicked, and slapped by the judge's wife in fits of anger.

The abuse allegedly escalated to the point where she was frequently locked in a room for several days, left hungry and isolated from the outside world. Rizwana claimed that she was not even allowed to meet her own parents during her time of servitude.

One particularly distressing revelation is that Rizwana's attempts to communicate with her parents were closely monitored by the judge's wife. Even during phone calls, the judge's wife was present, preventing the young girl from sharing the true extent of her suffering with her family.

Rizwana's testimony further highlights the dire conditions she endured, as she allegedly stated that her wounds resulting from the abuse were left untreated and unbandaged.

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As investigations into the case continue, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has taken steps to ensure justice is served. The civil judge responsible for recruiting Rizwana as a child maid has been summoned by the JIT. However, as of now, the judge has failed to appear before the JIT, raising questions about potential interference or evasion of the legal process.

In response to the seriousness of the case, the Lahore High Court has issued an order designating the absconding judge as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD).

Last month, Rizwana was brought to the District Headquarters Hospital in Sargodha in critical condition reportedly with wounds on her face, head and body that were said to have been caused by a “blunt weapon”. The girl also bore burn marks on her body.

She was later shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Lahore General Hospital, with doctors fearing for the teen’s life.