Child maid escaping abuse reunited with parents

RAHIM YAR KHAN:

A minor girl who faced exploitation under the pretext of employment has been reunited with her parents in Karachi through the efforts of the Rahim Yar Khan Shelter Home with support from the Punjab Safe Cities Authority, police and human rights organisations.

Women Protection Centre In-charge Zobia Mudassir led efforts to trace the family and the victim was reunited with her parents on court orders after verification and completion of the required legal formalities.

The girl belongs to the Christian Para area of New Karachi. She had been working for a family for a monthly wage of Rs10,000. The family allegedly took her from Karachi to Bahawalpur, where she faced abuse.

She escaped from the family's custody and reached Rahim Yar Khan, where a local family spotted her and informed the police.