KARACHI: A distressing incident of alleged sexual assault involving a 17-year-old domestic worker has surfaced in the Gulshan-e-Maymar neighborhood of Karachi, leading to high-level police intervention and departmental action.
The Incident and Arrest According to police authorities, the teenage girl, who worked as domestic help, was allegedly assaulted by a local resident. Following the complaint, the police conducted a raid and apprehended the suspect, identified as Shahi Sardar. A formal case (FIR) has been registered against the accused, and further investigation is underway.
Departmental Action Against Delay In a significant move to ensure accountability, the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Gulshan-e-Maymar Police Station has been suspended. The suspension was ordered due to the SHO’s failure to register the case promptly, highlighting a lapse in professional duty regarding sensitive crimes.
Official Statements DIG West, Irfan Baloch, confirmed the arrest of Shahi Sardar and stated that the survivor has undergone a medical examination. “We are currently awaiting the final medical report to proceed with the legal technicalities,” Baloch added. He emphasized that the police are looking into all aspects of the case to ensure justice is served.
High-Level Notice The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, took personal notice of the incident, directing the authorities to ensure a transparent investigation and provide support to the survivor’s family.
The case has once again sparked a conversation regarding the safety and protection of domestic workers in the metropolitan city.
