{"id":2181,"date":"2025-06-05T10:50:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T05:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=2181"},"modified":"2025-06-05T06:04:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T01:04:24","slug":"suspect-in-hafizabad-double-child-murder-case-drowns-while-fleeing-police-custody","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/06\/05\/suspect-in-hafizabad-double-child-murder-case-drowns-while-fleeing-police-custody","title":{"rendered":"Suspect in Hafizabad Double Child Murder Case Drowns While Fleeing Police Custody"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD: A suspect involved in the double child murder case in Hafizabad district drowned after attempting to escape police custody by jumping into a canal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The tragic incident occurred while the police were transporting the accused to recover evidence linked to the crime.<\/p>\n

The two young victims were found dead in a metal trunk inside a house in Kassoki village, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice.<\/p>\n

The Escape and Recovery<\/h3>\n

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Ijaz Ahmed from the Hafizabad Crime Control Department, the suspect was handcuffed when the vehicle slowed near a canal close to Kariala village.<\/p>\n

Seizing the moment, the suspect removed one of his handcuffs and fled into nearby bushes. Despite police efforts to stop him, he jumped into the canal and drowned.<\/p>\n

His body was recovered shortly after. The police had registered a case against multiple suspects, including two uncles of one of the victims and their accomplices, following the discovery of the boys\u2019 bodies.<\/p>\n

Investigation and Child Protection Efforts<\/h3>\n

The First Information Report (FIR) revealed the suspect confessed to torturing the children with a wooden bat, which he had hidden in his home.<\/p>\n

Authorities were en route to retrieve this weapon when the suspect made his escape attempt. The case highlights the growing concern about child abuse in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

A report released last month by the NGO Sahil showed that over 3,300 cases of child abuse were reported nationwide in 2024, with boys aged 11-15 being the most vulnerable group.<\/p>\n

In response, the Punjab Home Department has launched the \u201cSafe Children, Safe Punjab\u201d campaign aimed at preventing the sexual abuse of minors and raising public awareness about child safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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