KHUZDAR: The body of an eight-year old boy, who was killed after reportedly being sexually abused, was found in the mountainous area of Kalat on Tuesday.

Police said the boy was kidnapped three days ago when he was returning home after attending school.

Police rushed to the site after area people informed them about the presence of the body in the nearby mountainous area. They took the body to the district hospital.

Police confirmed sexual abuse of the boy. Later, they referred the body to the civil hospital, Quetta, for autopsy.

Published in Dawn, October 28th, 2020

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