Summary
- According to official FIR copy available with Minute Mirror, the incident took place in *Dhok Jilani, Bhara Kahu, Islamabad*.
- Police must also provide protection to victim family under Child Protection Act.” *CHILD PROTECTION BUREAU / HUMAN RIGHTS:* Child Protection experts say Bhara Kahu is one of the most neglected areas where child abuse cases are rising due to overcrowding, lack of parental supervision and unregulated rented houses.
- *BACKGROUND – RISING CHILD ABUSE IN ISLAMABAD:* This is the third child abuse case reported in Bhara Kahu – Tarnol belt in last 15 days.
A shocking case of alleged sexual abuse of a 6-year-old child has surfaced in the federal capital.
According to official FIR copy available with Minute Mirror, the incident took place in *Dhok Jilani, Bhara Kahu, Islamabad*.
*THE INCIDENT – FIR DETAILS:*
*FIR No: 808/26*
*Police Station: Bhara Kahu, Islamabad*
*Date of Registration: 16-10-2026*
*Time of Occurrence: 1:40 PM*
*Section: 376iii PPC*
*Complainant: Father of the victim*
*Registered by: ASI Khalid Pervaiz, ID-414*
As per text of the FIR/complaint filed by the father:
> “My 6-year-old son was playing in the street. Our neighbour, a young boy living in the same locality, lured him by offering a kite (patang) and called him to the rooftop. There, he allegedly sexually assaulted the child. When my son came home, he was crying, in pain and told us what happened. We took him to hospital.”
The father in his written application to SHO Bhara Kahu stated that the accused threatened the child not to tell anyone.
On his application, police registered case under *Section 376iii PPC* which deals with sexual abuse of a minor.
*POLICE VERSION:*
When contacted, a senior officer of *Bhara Kahu Police Station* confirmed to Minute Mirror:
> “We have registered FIR No. 808/26 on the complaint of father of the child. The medical examination of the child has been conducted through PIMS Hospital Islamabad. The CMO report and DNA samples have been preserved. The accused is a juvenile / young neighbour. Raids are being conducted to arrest him. Further investigation is underway and evidence is being examined.”
Police sources said the Investigating Officer has been directed to include Section 377-B and relevant sections of *Zainab Alert Act* as well.
*FAMILY’S STATEMENT:*
The father of the victim, while talking to Minute Mirror on condition of not disclosing identity of child, said:
> “We are poor people, living on rent in Dhok Jilani. My son is only 6 years old. He was lured with a kite. He is in trauma. We want justice. Police should arrest the culprit immediately and punish him. We appeal to IG Islamabad to provide us protection as accused’s family is pressurizing us for compromise.”
*MEDICAL AND LEGAL ASPECT:*
According to the FIR, the child was taken to hospital where his *medico-legal examination* was done. Sources in PIMS said the initial examination shows signs of assault, but final opinion will be given after forensic report.
Legal expert Advocate Hadi Ali Chatha said:
> “Under Section 376iii, if offence is proved against a child under 14 years, punishment is death or life imprisonment. Under Zainab Alert Act, such cases must be investigated within 90 days. Police must also provide protection to victim family under Child Protection Act.”
*CHILD PROTECTION BUREAU / HUMAN RIGHTS:*
Child Protection experts say Bhara Kahu is one of the most neglected areas where child abuse cases are rising due to overcrowding, lack of parental supervision and unregulated rented houses.
A representative of *Child Protection and Welfare Bureau* said they have taken notice and will provide legal and psychological support to the child.
*BACKGROUND – RISING CHILD ABUSE IN ISLAMABAD:*
This is the third child abuse case reported in Bhara Kahu – Tarnol belt in last 15 days.
According to *Sahil NGO report*, in first 6 months of 2026, *1,914 cases of child abuse* were reported across Pakistan, with Islamabad reporting 78 cases. In 60% cases, abuser was a neighbour or acquaintance.
Islamabad Police data shows 498 rape and 36 gang rape cases reported in Lahore alone this year, showing similar trend in capital.
*WHAT NEXT:*
– Police have obtained CCTV footage of the street if available
– DNA samples of victim and suspected accused sent to PFSA Lahore
– IO has been directed to complete investigation on merit and arrest accused within 24 hours
– Child’s statement under Section 164 CrPC will be recorded before magistrate
*Minute Mirror demands immediate arrest of accused and transparent investigation. Identity of the 6-year-old victim is being withheld on ethical and legal grounds.*
The copy of FIR No. 808/26 is available with Minute Mirror.
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