Karachi Couple Bail in Child Burn Case
Karachi Court Grants Bail to Couple Accused of Burning 12-Year-Old Domestic Worker
Karachi: A Judicial Magistrate East has granted bail to a husband and wife accused of torturing a 12-year-old domestic worker, setting surety bonds of Rs 30,000 each. The court rejected the police request for the couple’s physical remand.
The young girl, identified as Zainab, sustained severe burn injuries on her back, hands, and legs and is receiving treatment at the Burns Ward of Civil Hospital Karachi.
Police reports state that Zainab was ironing her employer’s dupatta when she accidentally dozed off, causing the cloth to catch fire. The couple allegedly pressed a hot iron against her body, leaving her with multiple burns.
Zainab’s mother, a resident of Machar Colony in Mauripur, told police that her daughter had been working as a domestic helper for the past three months. She claimed that the couple forced Zainab to work without rest and subjected her to harsh punishments over minor mistakes.
The accused were arrested shortly after the incident, and a case was registered against them. During court proceedings, the defense lawyer expressed regret over the incident but claimed that the complainant was attempting to blackmail the couple.
Related Incident: Domestic Worker Falls from Third Floor in Karachi
In a separate case, a female domestic worker reportedly fell from the third floor of an apartment in Clifton, suffering multiple fractures in her legs and arms. The woman told police that she was drugged and pushed from the apartment, insisting, “I did not jump myself; someone pushed me. I am a domestic worker.”
Police have launched an investigation into the incident to verify her claims and identify those responsible.
Both incidents have raised serious concerns over the safety and treatment of domestic workers in Karachi, prompting authorities to take immediate action.
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