KARACHI: Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested two suspects, including a man allegedly involved in the sexual assault of more than 100 boys over several years, following forensic evidence linking him to multiple cases across the city.
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According to senior police officials, laboratory reports from at least seven cases registered between 2020 and 2025 confirmed that the same individual was involved, with DNA samples matching across all cases. The victims were reportedly minors who were lured, abducted and assaulted, mainly in the Malir Nadi area.
East Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation Muhammad Usman Sadozai said police had received forensic confirmation in seven cases of sexual assault involving boys. “The medical reports confirmed that the same person was involved in these incidents,” he said.
A press release issued by the office of Karachi Additional Inspector General (IG) Azad Khan stated that the prime suspect was allegedly “involved in more than 100 cases of child abuse”.
According to investigators, the suspect would kidnap boys aged between 10 and 14 years from different areas of Karachi during evening and night hours. He would take the victims on a motorcycle to a secluded area in Malir Nadi, assault them, and later drop them back at the location from where they were taken.
Sindh IG Javed Akhtar Odho ordered a thorough interrogation of the arrested suspects and directed police to ensure that all individuals involved are brought to justice. He said the protection of children was a top priority and promised strict punishment under the law for those responsible. Appreciation certificates and cash rewards were also announced for the police team involved in the arrests.
Registered FIRs
So far, seven first information reports (FIRs) related to the case have been traced, registered at Sharafi Goth, Zaman Town, Korangi Industrial Area, Mehmoodabad and Defence police stations. The cases were filed over the past five years under various sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including provisions related to sexual offences, kidnapping, criminal intimidation and attempted offences.
Investigation Team Formed
Additional IG Azad Khan has constituted a special investigation team under the supervision of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Deputy IG Muqaddus Haider. The team includes senior investigation officers from East, Malir, Korangi and South districts and has been tasked with identifying additional victims, arresting any remaining suspects and completing the investigation with solid evidence. The team has been directed to submit daily progress reports.
CM Condemns Child Abuse
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah strongly condemned the abuse of children and praised police for what he termed a major breakthrough. “Only seven victims have come forward so far. The police should locate the remaining victims as well,” he said, directing authorities to pursue the case in court and provide daily updates.
“Abuse against children is unacceptable for the Sindh government,” the chief minister said, adding that there was no place for such crimes in society.
