Suspect arrested for killing 10-year-old boy during alleged sexual assault attempt in Faisalabad

Police in Faisalabad have arrested a suspect accused of killing a 10-year-old boy after allegedly attempting to sexually assault him

FAISALABAD: Police in Faisalabad have arrested a suspect accused of killing a 10-year-old boy after allegedly attempting to sexually assault him and attacking him when the child resisted.

According to police, the suspect was identified as Saqib, who reportedly lived in the same neighbourhood as the victim. He was taken into custody during questioning of several suspects as part of the investigation into the child’s murder.

Police said the suspect eventually confessed during interrogation to killing the boy by cutting his throat with a sharp-edged weapon. Further legal proceedings against the accused are currently underway.

According to a police spokesperson, the victim, identified as 10-year-old Bilal, was a resident of Rehmanpura in Faisalabad. The child had reportedly left his home five days earlier to buy ice when the suspect allegedly approached him and took him to an isolated location on the pretext of going somewhere with him.

Police said the suspect then allegedly attempted to sexually assault the child. When Bilal resisted, the suspect attacked him with a sharp-edged weapon, cutting his throat and killing him before fleeing the scene.

The child’s body was later recovered, prompting his father to approach the police and lodge a case against unidentified individuals. Police subsequently launched an investigation and began searching for those involved in the killing.

As part of the investigation, police questioned several individuals who were considered suspects or persons of interest. During questioning, investigators reportedly found Saqib’s statements suspicious and took him into custody for further interrogation.

Police said that during the subsequent investigation, the suspect confessed to killing Bilal. Investigators are now carrying out further legal proceedings against him.

The incident has caused concern in the area, with the killing of the child prompting demands for swift action against those responsible. Police officials said the investigation would continue and that further evidence would be collected as part of the case.

Authorities are expected to present the accused before the relevant court as the legal process moves forward. Police said action would be taken in accordance with the law following the completion of the investigation.

The case has also highlighted concerns surrounding the safety of children in local communities, particularly when they leave their homes alone. Law enforcement officials have urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and ensure that children are not exposed to potentially unsafe situations.

Police officials said they were examining all aspects of the case and would determine the circumstances surrounding the crime through evidence collected during the investigation. Further developments are expected as the legal proceedings continue.

The accused remains in police custody as authorities proceed with the investigation into the alleged sexual assault attempt and subsequent killing of the 10-year-old boy. The police have not yet disclosed further details regarding the evidence recovered from the scene or whether additional suspects are being investigated.

The incident remains under investigation, and the final determination of the accused’s guilt will be made by the court based on the evidence presented during the legal proceedings.