Imam held for raping minor girl in Raiwind

LAHORE: A 7-year-old girl was raped Tuesday by an Imam of a mosque in the City Raiwind police limits. Police have arrested the alleged rapist within a few hours of the incident.

The victim N had gone to mosque to learn holy Quran, where the accused identified as Mustafa took her to home and raped her. As a result, the victim’s condition became critical while accused fled from the crime scene.

Police registered a case (FIR no: 216/18). Raiwind ASP worked out the case within few hours and arrested the accused from Kasur. However, police initially adopted traditional method.

They took the victim to Mian Munshi Hospital on a private car but did not provide record due to which the victim could not get timely treatment. Investigation is under way.