Alleged rapist-killer of minor arrested

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LAHORE:

Police have arrested a man for the brutal murder of his nine-year-old nephew in Township area, solving a month-old case.

The accused, Nayab the victim's paternal uncle - allegedly sexually assaulted his nephew Ibrahim before strangling him with a rope in Johar Town last month. Police said the suspect then callously participated in all funeral rites to conceal his crime. DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza took special notice of the case, forming a team under SP Investigation to apprehend the killer.

"The uncle first violated the child's trust in the most vile way, then took his life to hide his shame," a police spokesperson stated. The arrest comes after weeks of forensic investigation and surveillance.

Meanwhile, Ghalib Market Police arrested a suspect for attempting to assault a five year-old girl in a local park in Friday. The incident occurred when the victim, Sadra, was playing near a canal.

Bilal allegedly lured her before attempting the assault, but bystanders intervened after hearing her screams. Police apprehended the fleeing suspect and registered a case under child protection laws. DIG Investigations Syed Zeeshan Raza has ordered a thorough probe.