Pakistan Anger Over Death of 13 Year Old Child Maid for Stealing Chocolate in Rwalpindi

Murder of Minor girl in Pakistan: A heartbreaking incident has come to light from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, where a 13 -year -old domestic med was brutally murdered on charges of chocolate theft. Since this incident, there is resentment in the whole country and people are demanding severe punishment for the accused.

The deceased has been identified as Iqra, who was the daughter of Sana Ullah, a poor farmer. Due to financial constraints, he was sent to do domestic work at the age of 8. For the last two years, she was working in the house of Rashid Shafiq and his wife Sana. His salary was just $ 28 (about 2300 rupees) per month.

Broke in the hospital
According to the BBC report, Ikra was brutally tortured on charges of theft. There were fractures on many places on his body. Serious head injuries and deep wounds were found. When her condition became critical, the family teacher of the family left her to the hospital. The hospital staff was told that Iqra did not have parents. He died due to serious injuries in the hospital on Wednesday.

#Justiceforiqra trended on social media
After this painful incident, #Justiceforiqua started trending on social media. There was a debate about child labor and atrocities on domestic workers. Activist city Bano wrote on X (Twitter), “My heart cries blood tears. How long will the poor people keep their daughters bury in the grave like this?”

Arrest of accused and police investigation
The police have arrested Iqra owner Rashid Shafiq, his wife Sana and Quran teacher. Initial investigation revealed that Iqra was a victim of abuse for a long time. At present, the post -mortem report is awaited, which will reveal the real cause of death.

Law on child labor in Pakistan strict
Pakistan has strict laws against child labor, but they are not effectively followed. It is illegal to keep children under 15 years of age for domestic work in Punjab province, yet this practice is common.