A man accused of sexually assaulting a minor boy who was reportedly studying at his madrasa in the Swat district has been arrested by Swat police.
On Tuesday, the complainant along with his uncle took an oath at Swat Police Station and made a complaint against Qari Abdul Rauf, son of Zahir Shah of Upper Dir, for sexual assault against him.
On receipt of the complaint, District Police Officer (DPO) Swat Muhammad Umar Khan immediately got the notice of the incident and instructed the police to take immediate action.
On the instructions, Station House Officer (SHO) Rahimabad Zahidullah and a police team went undercover and nabbed the accused.
Initial investigations suggest that the suspect went to one of his madarasas to pick up one of the students and brought him to the suspect’s room, ostensibly to fetch him some utensils, according to the preliminary findings. He then allegedly sexually touched the child.
A case was registered against the suspect and they started a further investigation into the incident.
The arrest was made after the minor filed a complain with the police with the help of his uncle.
Further investigation in the case is underway, said Swat Police. The authorities have not provided more details about the circumstances or the suspect at this time.
The Rahimabad Police Station has been investigating the case and the accused, who was arrested, is being held by police.
