The authorities arrested a Pakistani couple in an alleged link with the death of a 13 -year -old girl who worked as a maid. According to PEOPLEAuthorities arrested Rashid Shafiq and his wife, Sanasuspected of murder. They also placed a teacher in police custody who worked for the couple on February 18.
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Details on the arrest of the Pakistani couple in an alleged connection to the death of the teenager
By BbcThe victim, identified as Iqra, would have taken chocolates from Rashid Shafiq and his wife, Sana, before undergoing fatal injuries. People have revealed that the Koran teacher took Iqra to the hospital but left after claiming that she had no parents. It is not yet known if the teacher thought that this information was true. However, Iqra later died her injuries on February 12.
A police investigation has found proof of repeated torture and abuse. The first results indicated that the IQRA had suffered frequent ill -treatment. Photos and videos examined by the BBC showed several fractures in his legs and arms, as well as a serious head injury. A full autopsy report was published to confirm the extent of his injuries.
According to the BBC, child labor laws differ according to the country, but the Punjab prohibits employing children under fifteen as servants. The point of sale reports that Iqra started working as a maid for Rashid Shafiq and his wife at the age of eight.
The adolescent’s father reacts to his tragic passage
After learning the tragic death of Iqra of his deadly injuries, his father responded to the news. “I felt completely broken inside when he died”, He said to the BBC.
He said the police called to inform him that she was taken to the hospital. He also shared that when he arrived at the hospital, he found qra unconscious on a bed, and she died shortly after. The father of Iqra also told the BBC that he wanted “those responsible for his death to be punished.” To date, no additional details have emerged concerning Rashid Shafiq and the arrest of his wife Sana or the possible accusations they could be confronted.
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