Teenage boy allegedly raped by two men in Ghizer

GILGIT: A 16-year-old boy was allegedly raped by two men in the remote Balkolti village of Yasin Valley in Ghizer district, Gilgit-Baltistan, it emerged on Saturday.

According to a First Information Report (FIR) registered with the local police station, the victim, a class 11 student at Army Public School Yasin, was abducted by two men, Altaf Hussain and Shahjehan, residents of the same locality, on September 26.

The perpetrators took the teenager away on a motorcycle to a jungle near the Army camp, where they allegedly raped him one by one at gunpoint. The horrific act was captured on the phone, and the victim was warned that the video would be released online if he reported the incident to anyone. The assailants also threatened to kill him.

The FIR reveals that the incident stems from a misunderstanding. The previous day, the victim had visited the culprits’ home to deliver educational certificates to their niece. In her absence, their younger sister received the certificates. However, upon his departure, the sister began shouting and crying, attracting the attention of neighbours who intervened and escorted the victim home.

Despite the matter being resolved, the culprits suspected the teenager of having an inappropriate relationship with their niece and allegedly orchestrated the assault.

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While talking to HUM News English, SDPO Raja Amir Wali said the culprit had been arrested and further investigation was underway.

The incident has sparked outrage, with locals demanding swift justice for the victim and stringent action against the perpetrators.