MUZAFFARGARH: A man who brutally murdered his three-year-old daughter by drowning her in a dirty drain has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Tahir Khalil handed down the sentence to Arshad Saleem Bhatti, an employee of the Jail Police.

The murder case, registered at the Muzaffargarh City police station under case number 662/23, involved extensive investigation by the police.

District Police Officer Syed Hasnain Haider said the conviction was secured through solid evidence and diligent prosecution.

The incident occurred in Qaimwala Mohalla in July 2023, when Arshad killed his daughter, Anaya, by throwing her into a drain. Initially, he pretended to search for her alongside police and rescue teams as he claimed she had accidentally fallen while disposing of garbage.

Upon interrogation, he confessed to the crime, saying he had murdered her to frame his wife’s brothers.

MOLESTED: A 26-year-old woman was allegedly molested by a ward servant at Kot Addu District Headquarters Hospital during an ultrasound visit.

The suspect allegedly forced the woman to exchange mobile numbers and attempted to sexually abuse her.

Following her complaint, the hospital administration got registered a case at the City Kot Addu Police Station against the suspect.

Medical Superintendent Dr Kamran Akbar has formed an inquiry committee, comprising senior doctors and legal officers, to investigate the incident.

The inquiry team includes Dr Shoaib Gurmani, Dr Shahram, legal officer Sajid Mahmood and Dr Sabika Jamil. The committee has been tasked with submitting a report within two days.

Dr Kamran said that strict action would be taken if the allegations are proven true. He said the hospital was committed to safeguarding the dignity and respect of all patients.

Published in Dawn, December 25th, 2024