Eight-year-old girl raped, murdered in Balochistan's Noshki

Police say the investigation will be completed transparently and those responsible will be brought to justice

QUETTA:

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in the Ahmad Wal area of Balochistan's Noshki district, police said on Monday, adding that three suspects had been arrested in connection with the horrific crime.

According to police, the victim was allegedly subjected to sexual assault before being killed in Ahmad Wal a day earlier. Police recovered her body and took it to Civil Hospital Quetta for a post-mortem examination.

Law enforcement authorities launched an immediate investigation and subsequently arrested three suspects. A case has been registered against the suspects while further investigations are underway.

The gruesome incident sparked concern in the area, with authorities pledging a thorough and impartial investigation to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

Balochistan Chief Minister’s Assistant for the Home Department Babar Yousafzai said the investigation would be completed in a transparent manner and all those found responsible would be punished in accordance with the law.

He said the government and law enforcement agencies were committed to ensuring justice for the victim and her family and that no effort would be spared in bringing the perpetrators of the crime to justice.

Police said further legal proceedings were continuing, while the post-mortem report and other evidence would form part of the investigation into the case.

*Victim's name has been withheld to protect identity.