Pakistan is experiencing a growing number of child kidnapping cases. It's important to be vigilant when traveling in Pakistan. Kidnapping is a serious crime, and child abductions can occur in Pakistan or abroad. Read on to learn about child kidnapping cases in Pakistan, how to protect your children and more.
Beware Of Child Kidnapping Gangs
If you live in Pakistan, you should be aware of the latest child kidnapping cases that are spreading all over the country. Videos are circulating on social media, and people are being warned to take extra care of their children, especially in flood-affected areas. The videos have sparked harassment among people, and some have even been beaten up on suspicion of being kidnappers.
Punjab Police has warned people to be on their guard and take extra precautions against child kidnapping. These groups are targeting innocent children and have a history of abducting children. They allegedly use social media to lure victims and demand a ransom.
Police Rebuff Rumours About Kidnap of
Kids
According to reports, a gang has kidnapped several young children in Islamabad, causing panic and fear among parents and citizens. Police have dismissed the rumors, asked people not to share them, and reported suspicious people. They say these false rumors are spreading through scripted videos and unrelated visuals.
The number of kidnapping cases in Pakistan has soared since last year. In September, the provincial capital witnessed 95 cases of kidnapping. However, many of the children returned home without informing the police.
After the floods in the region, videos have been making the rounds on social media, warning people to take extra care of their children. Unfortunately, these videos have stoked fear and harassment. Innocent people have been beaten up on suspicion of being kidnappers.
Pakistan Kidnapping Rate In Pakistan
In Pakistan, an estimated 1,000 Hindu and Christian girls are kidnapped yearly. Typically, these victims are sexually assaulted and forced into marriage with Muslim men. According to the U.S. Department of State, Pakistan is considered a "Country of Particular Concern" for human rights violations. Lahore recorded more than 40 rape cases and 2,300 kidnappings in the last six months.
Pakistan's comparatively vibrant media sector boasts over 40 television news channels and 700 print publications. However, the authorities have cracked down on freedom of speech recently. The government banned several media outlets and withdrew government advertising from them. In addition, military intelligence agencies have targeted critical journalists and media personalities.
Convention On International Child
Abduction
The U.S. Department of State has welcomed the accession of Pakistan to the 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. The Convention enters into force on October 1, 2020, and brings Pakistan into the modern forum for international children disputes. The Convention provides a civil law mechanism for parents to demand the return of their children. This Convention is an important step toward preventing international child abduction.
Although Pakistan ratified the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction in October 2020, there are still 17 pre-convention cases in the country. One issue has been resolved voluntarily, and two points have been closed for other reasons. The report for 2022 does not include these cases but does note that Pakistan's laws do not strictly adhere to the Hague Convention, making it more difficult for parents to obtain the return of their children.
Despite this, the United States has refused to include Pakistan in its list of non-compliant countries. However, the report cites 15 countries as non-compliant. These countries include the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. They are noted for non-compliance with the 2014 International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (ICARA). This law ensures compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction and establishes procedures for the prompt return of abducted children.
Over 2000 Child Abuse Cases were
Reported In 6 months
Over 2000 child abuse cases have been reported in six months in Pakistan, according to a recent study. The data comes from an NGO combating child abuse, Sahil. The NGO collected data on sexual abuse from local newspapers from January to June. The data shows that children aged six to fifteen are most at risk of sexual abuse. There were 1,564 reported cases in Punjab alone, 338 in Sindh, and 199 in the Islamabad Capital Territory. About fifty-two percent of patients were reported in urban areas, and forty-eight percent of cases were reported in rural areas.
Kidnapped California Sick Family,
Including Baby
Four members of an Indian-origin family have been abducted at gunpoint in central California. The four were abducted on Monday from their trucking business. The suspect is armed and dangerous, authorities said. The victim, Aroohi Dheri, was kidnapped along with her mother, father, and uncle. The suspect was described as a hooded person with a shaved head.
Jasdeep Gibson, the suspect's brother, led the suspect to a store. The suspect put down a white garbage bag and pulled out a gun. Jasdeep Gibson then stayed with the suspect for a few minutes and left with his brother. The suspect followed them out the back door.
The Merced County Sheriff's Office released a video showing the kidnapping. The victims included Jasdeep Singh, Amandeep Singh, Jasleen Singh, their 8-month-old daughter Aroohi, and Jasleen's husband, who was in critical condition.
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