10-year-old girl body found in Islamabad, raped

Two people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the abduction, murder and alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl, Farishta, in Islamabad’s Shahzad Town area.

The victim’s family is staging a protest at Taramari Chowk in Islamabad, calling for action to be taken against the culprits. The protesters said they will bury the victim after negotiations are successful.

According to an FIR filed by the victim’s father, Gul Nabi, his daughter had gone out to play on May 15 around 5pm, but did not return. Upon failing to find her, he feared that she had been abducted.

He stated that he had gone to the police station “instantly” and reported the incident. A missing person’s report was filed on May 16, the FIR stated.