Suspect arrested for rape and murder of 11-year-old in Kasur

Police have arrested a suspect accused of sexually assaulting and murdering an 11-year-old boy in Kasur district, with authorities saying the suspect has confessed to the crime during interrogation.

According to the District Police Officer (DPO), the body of the victim, identified as Faizan, was found on November 2 in Mouza Hussain Khanwala. Initial investigations indicated that the child had been murdered.

The DPO said police detained a local resident, identified as Mubashir, for questioning in connection with the incident. During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to killing the child and sexually assaulting him.

According to the police, the suspect told investigators that he had entered the victim’s house with the intention of committing theft. However, the child saw him, prompting him to kill the boy to prevent him from raising the alarm.

In his alleged confession, the suspect said he strangled the child with a rope before dumping his body in a nearby agricultural field. He also admitted to sexually assaulting the victim after killing him, according to the police.

Police have taken the suspect into custody as investigations into the case continue.