Ali Hassan Mangrio, an innocent 13-year-old boy was sexually assaulted and murdered by Pakistan Army personnel at Chhor cant area in Umerkot, Sindh. After massive public outcry and protest finally a case has been registered against the accused Pakistan Army official and will be dealt with according to law.
Reportedly, the accused took the deceased to the cantonment area and after which only his body was found in the forest behind the CMH hospital. Umerkot hospital stated that the death was caused by strangling him with rope or wire, which left a ligature mark on the kid’s throat.
Additionally, the marks of torture have also been spotted on the stomach and face. The deceased’s brother, Gul Hassan Mangreo, resident of Khet Singh village in Chhor has filed a case in Chhor police station. He has stated that his brother Ali Hassan used to graze buffaloes while the accused used to graze goats belonging to the Army’s camp in the nearby areas and that is where they got acquainted.
According to the complainant, the accused had bought honey from Ali Hassan but wasn’t paying the money. After persistent demand the accused took him to the camp agreeing to pay, however he was later sexually exploited and murdered.
The complainant has stated that when Ali Hassan did not return and they went to the accused to inquire about him but the Pakistan Army personnel kept evading the issue until the body of victim was found. The horrific incident yet again underscores the impunity enjoyed by Pak Army and the cruelty they pursue to oppress the people