Man arrested for alleged assault and murder of 18-month-old girl
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- An 18-month-old girl was allegedly assaulted and murdered in Karachi's Qayyumabad area.
- Police have arrested a suspect, reported to be a close relative of the victim.
- A murder case has been registered and an investigation is ongoing.
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An 18-month-old girl was found murdered in Karachi's Qayyumabad area after allegedly being sexually assaulted. Police have arrested a suspect, identified as Mannan and said to be a relative, against whom a murder case has been registered. The family has called for a thorough investigation to ensure all responsible parties are brought to justice.
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Police in Karachi have arrested a man for the alleged sexual assault and murder of an 18-month-old girl in the Qayyumabad area. The suspect is reported to be a close relative.
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Police in Karachi have arrested a man for the alleged sexual assault and murder of an 18-month-old girl in the city's Qayyumabad area.
A case has been registered against the suspect, identified as Mannan, under the charge of murder. Available reports indicate the suspect is a close relative of the victim.
According to the victim's uncle, the suspect allegedly took the child from her home on the pretext of buying her a treat. He is accused of then assaulting her and abandoning her.
The family has called for a thorough investigation and demanded that any possible accomplices also be arrested.
The father of the deceased 15-month-old girl in Karachi's Qayyumabad area has demanded justice following the alleged sexual assault and death of his child.
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