Karachi Police Face Backlash Over Slow Progress in Child Kidnapping and Murder Cases

Pakistan1/25/2025
Karachi Police Face Backlash Over Slow Progress in Child Kidnapping and Murder Cases
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A seven-year-old boy, Muhammad Sarim, was kidnapped, raped, and murdered in Karachi, with his body found after 11 days. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with the victim's parents and area residents holding a protest against the police for their failure to apprehend the killer(s). In response, an investigation team was formed to solve the case, and some suspects were taken into custody for interrogation. However, the investigation progress has been reported as slow, leading to further frustration among the community. The case has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the police department in handling sensitive and high-profile cases, and the need for a more efficient and effective approach to ensure justice is served. The slow progress in the investigation has also raised questions about the police's ability to protect the citizens of Karachi, particularly children, from such heinous crimes.


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Sarim's caseSeven-year-old Muhammad Sarim kidnapped, raped and murdered, body found after 11 daysSeven-year-old Muhammad Sarim kidnapped, raped and murdered
Seven-year-old Muhammad Sarim kidnapped, raped and murdered, body found after 11 days.
Parents and area residents held a protest against police for failing to nab Sarim's killer(s).
Investigation team formed to solve the case.
Some suspects taken into custody for interrogation.
Investigation progress reported as slow.

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