- Post-mortem reveals horrific abuse of a 10-year-old domestic servant.
- National outrage over the involvement of a powerful Pir in the case.
- Prominent Pakistani celebrities demand justice and highlight child labor issues.
In a shocking revelation, a medical panel conducting a post-mortem examination on a 10-year-old domestic servant has unveiled the harrowing extent of her suffering, pointing to severe torture and suspected sexual abuse. The distressing incident centers on a powerful Pir in Ranipur, Sindh, whose alleged involvement in the young girl’s death has triggered a nationwide outcry.
The accused, Pir Asad Shah Jeelani, hails from a prominent family in Khairpur district’s Ranipur and is accused of subjecting his 10-year-old maid to fatal torture. The tragic case initially came to public attention through distressing video clips circulating widely on social media. These videos depicted the victim’s lifeless body, covered in signs of brutal abuse. In one particularly heart-wrenching clip, the injured and visibly pained young girl struggles to sit up in her bed before collapsing.
This distressing footage has ignited outrage across the nation, emphasizing the urgent need for justice and systemic change to prevent such atrocities from recurring.
Prominent Pakistani celebrities have joined the chorus of voices expressing their heartbreak over the news and demanding justice. Notable advocate for human rights, Nadia Jamil, took to Twitter to share her anguish and outrage, emphasizing that the autopsy report indicates signs of rape and highlighting the critical issue of child domestic labor. She urged for the criminalization of child domestic labor, shedding light on the plight of children as young as five who are sent to work under harsh conditions.
#Fatimas autopsy clearly shows she was raped both anally and vaginally.
Her bones were broken. Her organs swollen. Her back has marks of welts and burning hot iron burns. Her hair had been pulled out of her little delicate scalp, leaving wounds.THIS is why we have asking to…
— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) August 21, 2023
Another influential activist, Jibran Nasir, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that the post-mortem report suggests rape and sexual assault. He underscored the need to protect vulnerable families from exploitation by the rich and powerful under the guise of customs and traditions.
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Actress Armeena Rana Khan called for public punishment of the accused, stating that Pakistan should make an example out of him.
I just read the post mortem report for Fatima. I just… I cannot list…Can this guy be hanged in public? That poor baby! 💔💔 Pakistan please make an example out of this beast, please do the right thing. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 #JusticeForFatimaFariro Please, please please.
— Armeena ✨ (@ArmeenaRK) August 20, 2023
Mishi Khan expressed her horror at the autopsy report and called for severe punishment for the perpetrator.
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Actresses Saba Qamar, Zhalay Sarhadi, and Aimen Khan also shared their heartfelt emotions on their Instagram stories.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need to address child labor, protect vulnerable populations, and ensure justice for the victims of such heinous crimes.