A 10-year-old domestic worker has given a video statement after allegedly being tortured by his employer, revealing details of the violence he says he suffered. Police have registered a case against the accused following the emergence of footage showing the child being assaulted.
In his video statement, the young victim, identified as Ali Jabbar, said that he had been beaten before, which caused swelling on his arm, though the swelling has now reduced.
The child said he was also assaulted on his leg and the injury marks are still visible. He alleged that the violence was carried out by Adil Sajid. According to the child, he was first scolded for not cleaning the roof one day, and was later beaten after he cleaned the roof without water.
Meanwhile, police have registered a first information report (FIR) against suspect Adil Sajid. The case includes Section 328-A related to violence or abuse against children.
Police said the suspect was identified as Adil Sajid after a video of him allegedly beating the minor domestic worker with a stick went viral on social media. Legal action has been initiated against him.
According to initial information, the suspect works at a paint shop located in Bagh Sardaran, while the victim had been working as a domestic helper at his house for the past three months.
After receiving information about the incident, CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera took immediate notice and directed officials to safely recover the child and arrest the person involved in the violence.
On the CPO’s orders, Sadiqabad Police took immediate action, recovered the 10-year-old child, and arrested the suspect before shifting him to the police station.
CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera said violence against children and women would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He assured that the suspect responsible for the alleged abuse of the innocent child would face punishment according to the law.
He added that a transparent investigation would be conducted and those responsible would be brought to justice.
