A “qari” (religious instructor) was arrested in Karachi after allegedly torturing a six-year-old boy, striking him on the head with a stick. According to police, the assault caused a skull fracture.
Authorities registered a First Information Report (FIR) and took the suspect into custody. The case has sparked public outrage over child protection and the safety of students in religious or informal educational institutions.
Officials have reportedly begun investigations to determine whether other children might have been similarly abused. The incident underscores growing concerns about accountability and oversight in institutions where children are entrusted to adults.