The authorities arrested a Pakistani couple in a suspected connection to the death of a 13-year-old girl who worked as a maid. Accordingly PEOPLEAuthorities arrested Rashid Shafiq and his wife, VeryAbout suspicion of murder. They also took a teacher in custody who worked for the couple on February 18.
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Details for the arrest of the Pakistani couple in the alleged connection to the death of the teenager
Per BBCThe victim, reportedly identified as IQRA, allegedly took chocolates from Rashid Shafiq and his wife Sana before suffering fatal injuries. People revealed that the Koran teacher IQRA took to the hospital, but after wrongly claimed that she had no parents. It remains unclear whether the teacher thought this information was true. However, IQRA died of her injuries later on February 12th.
A police investigation showed references to repeated torture and abuse. The first results showed that IQRA had suffered frequent abuse. Photos and videos that were checked by the BBC showed several fractures in legs and arms as well as a serious head injury. A complete autopsy report was created to confirm the extent of your injuries.
According to the BBC, children’s work laws differ on land, but Punjab forbids to employ children under fifteen as domestic workers. The outlet reports that IQRA allegedly worked as a maid for Rashid Shafiq and his wife at the age of eight.
The father of the teenager reacts to their tragic death
After her father had experienced tragic death from her fatal injuries, she replied to the news. “I felt completely broken inside when she died” He said BBC.
He said the police called to tell him that she was taken to the hospital. He also informed when he arrived in the hospital, he found IQRA unconscious on a bed and she died shortly afterwards. IQRA’s father also said BBC that he wanted “those who are responsible for being punished.” From now on there are no additional details about Rashid Shafiq and his wife Sana or the possible charges that you may be exposed.
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