10-year-old housemaid brutally tortured
A 10-year-old housemaid was allegedly tortured by her employers after she accidentally spilled milk. Hearing the girl’s screams, her family informed the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB), who took the girl into custody and worked with police to arrest the couple and register a case against them.
Sheikh Hasan, had hired Noor Sadia, the ten-year-old daughter of Sharif, as a domestic worker in his house six months ago. The girl was responsible for cleaning the washroom, washing the dishes and taking care of her employer’s children.
Last night, Sheikh Hasan's wife Madeeha asked Noor Sadia to boil milk. However, some of the milk was spilled onto the stove, upon which Madeeha allegedly began torturing the girl. Hearing the screams, locals reached the scene and filmed a video of the incident, later reporting it to the CPWB's helpline.
CPWB District Officer Rubina Iqbal Cheema and her team responded to the incident and reached the spot. With the help of the police, Noor Sadia was rescued and Sheikh Hasan was taken into police custody. Police are searching for his wife, Madeeha.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 28th, 2023.