Report: ANI :
ISLAMABAD — Convener of the Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan, MNA, has strongly condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a nine-month-old infant in Sohawa Bolani, Civil Lines, Mandi Bahauddin, describing the incident as a barbaric violation of children’s fundamental rights.
Dr. Nikhat called on the Punjab Police and relevant authorities to ensure a swift, transparent and impartial investigation and demanded that the perpetrator be prosecuted under Section 376(iii) of the Pakistan Penal Code to ensure exemplary punishment.
She stressed the need to strengthen child protection mechanisms across the country, including effective implementation of the Zainab Alert Response and Recovery Act, operationalisation of district Child Protection Units, and provision of immediate medical, psychological and legal assistance to survivors and their families.
The Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights Convener reaffirmed her commitment to protecting children’s rights and promoting legislative and policy measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for children in Pakistan.
Dr. Nikhat also expressed sympathy with the affected family and prayed for the infant’s recovery and protection of all children from violence and abuse.
