Kasur Child Rape Suspect Tariq Killed In Police Encounter

In a troubling escalation of child sexual violence cases in Pakistan, recent developments highlight both the grim reality of these crimes and the law enforcement response. On February 28, 2026, ARY News reported that a suspect, Tariq, accused of raping a minor girl, was killed during an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Kasur. Authorities stated that Tariq was shot during a confrontation with his own accomplices while being taken to identify a crime scene. This incident follows the revelation that DNA evidence linked him to the rapes of two additional minor girls. Punjab Police defended the CCD's actions, asserting that crime rates have significantly decreased since its establishment, with serious crimes dropping by up to 60%. Notably, property-related crimes fell by over 64%, and incidents of robbery and murder decreased from 170 to 96, indicating a 60% reduction overall (ARY News).