Another troubling case of children sexual abuse has emerged at a Pakistan’s madrasa, highlighting ongoing exploitation of about twenty innocent boys in Pakistan’s religious education system. It is being said that a Maulana at the Jamia Faizan-e Khushbu-e Madina seminary in Nala Musalmana, Rawalpindi District, sexually abused and filmed approximately 20 minor students. The innocent boys were also threatened into silence.
This is not a new phenomenon, madrasas in Pakistan have become a safe house for maulanans and Qadris to sexually exploit and abuse the minor students. Unfortunately, these culprits are getting a patronage of not only the prominent leaders but they also enjoy a great sense of respect because of their position as religious leader.
However, their gruesome crimes evidently show that these maulanas and their existence is evil for the society. It underscores the reality of Pakistan. This is not a new phenomenon, boys are often abused by the maulanas who were never held accountable. The law enforcement officials and justice system often come to rescue these pedophiles when children face molestation and are sexually abused. Child protection is virtually non-existent in Pakistan, where minor boys in madrasas and minority girls are often victimized by radical Islamists.