An eight-year-old girl was set on fire by her stepfather in Karachi, as reported by ARY News. The girl’s mother concealed the incident out of fear. The stepfather faces legal action, with ongoing efforts to apprehend him. The victim, Vaniya, survived the attack after receiving medical treatment. The police are actively pursuing the case.
KARACHI: In a shocking incident, an eight-year-old girl was set on fire by her stepfather in the Landhi area of Karachi, ARY News reported.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Korangi Hasan Sardar, man named Tariq had set his 8-year-old stepdaughter Vaniya on fire on February 16.
The police stated that the girl’s mother Rabia concealed the matter from the police due to her husband’s fear and the woman used to get the girl’s treatment done sometimes from a private hospital and sometimes from the Civil Hospital.
According to the plaintiff, she married a man named Tariq two years ago. She has an eight-year-old daughter with her ex-husband Amjad, who lives with her. On February 16, the daughter came home from tuition and the husband Tariq started beating her.
“I tried to save the girl, then the husband hit her in anger and sprinkled petrol on the daughter and set her on fire, which was saved with great difficulty, now the husband is threatening to kill me,’ added the woman.
The police stated that a case has been registered against the girl’s stepfather for the incident of sprinkling petrol on an eight-year-old girl and setting her on fire. The search for the accused is ongoing and he will be arrested soon.
The recent news of an eight-year-old girl being set on fire by her stepfather in Karachi has shocked and saddened us all. This horrific act of violence against a young, innocent child is a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the issue of child abuse in our society. The physical and emotional trauma experienced by this young girl is unimaginable, and it is crucial that we come together as a community to seek justice and support for her and others who may be suffering in silence.
This incident serves as a call to action for greater awareness, education, and intervention to protect vulnerable children from harm. We must work towards creating a safe and nurturing environment for all children, where they can grow and thrive without fear of violence or abuse. As a society, we have a collective responsibility to speak out against such heinous acts and to advocate for the well-being and protection of our children.
It is essential that legal and social support systems are strengthened to ensure that perpetrators of such crimes are held accountable and that victims receive the care and assistance they need to heal and rebuild their lives. Additionally, comprehensive efforts are required to address the underlying factors that contribute to the perpetration of violence against children, including poverty, lack of access to mental health resources, and societal norms that condone or overlook such abuse.
Let us stand in solidarity with the young girl and her family as they navigate this difficult time, and let us commit to working towards a future where every child is cherished, protected, and valued. Together, we can strive to create a society where children are safe from harm and where tragedies like this become a thing of the past.
Source: ARY NEWS
An eight-year-old girl in Karachi was set on fire by her stepfather, Tariq, on February 16. The girl’s mother, Rabia, concealed the incident due to fear. Tariq beat and set the girl on fire, leading to a police case against him. The search for the accused is ongoing, and he will be arrested soon.
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