<p>Imran Ali, who was convicted in the rape and murder case of a seven-year-old girl in Kasur in Pakistan`s Punjab province, will be hanged on October 17.</p>

<p>On Friday, a special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) had issued black warrants for the convict, who was awarded 21 death sentences in the case. As per an order issued by Judge Sheikh Sajjad Ahmed, Ali`s death sentence will be carried out on the stipulated date, Geo News reported.</p>

<p>The minor, a resident of Kasur, was kidnapped on her way to a tuition centre in January. Few days after her disappearance, she was found raped, dead and buried in a garbage dump.</p>

<p>According to the post-mortem report, the minor was strangled to death after being raped multiple times. The incident incited huge protests in Kasur and other major cities of Pakistan.</p>

<p>The ATC found Ali guilty of sexually assaulting the girl and slapped him with numerous criminal counts and a hefty fine of Rs. 1 million. He was subsequently awarded the death sentence for committing an unnatural act.</p>

<p>The convict had earlier appealed to the Lahore High Court, saying that he did not do anything and pleaded for the verdict to stand "null and void." However, the court had rejected his plea.</p>

<p>In June, the Lahore Registry of Pakistan Supreme Court had quashed Ali`s appeal against the death sentence awarded to him for the brutal rape and murder of the minor.</p>


Imran Ali, who was convicted in the rape and murder case of a seven-year-old girl in Kasur in Pakistan`s Punjab province, will be hanged on October 17. On Friday, a special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) had issued black warrants for the convict, who was awarded 21 death sentences in the case.

Imran Ali, who was convicted in the rape and murder case of a seven-year-old girl in Kasur in Pakistan`s Punjab province, will be hanged on October 17. On Friday, a special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) had issued black warrants for the convict, who was awarded 21 death sentences in the case. As per an order issued by Judge Sheikh Sajjad Ahmed, Ali`s death sentence will be carried out on the stipulated date, Geo News reported. The minor, a resident of Kasur, was kidnapped on her way to a tuition centre in January. Few days after her disappearance, she was found raped, dead and buried in a garbage dump. According to the post-mortem report, the minor was strangled to death after being raped multiple times. The incident incited huge protests in Kasur and other major cities of Pakistan. The ATC found Ali guilty of sexually assaulting the girl and slapped him with numerous criminal counts and a hefty fine of Rs. 1 million. He was subsequently awarded the death sentence for committing an unnatural act. The convict had earlier appealed to the Lahore High Court, saying that he did not do anything and pleaded for the verdict to stand "null and void." However, the court had rejected his plea. In June, the Lahore Registry of Pakistan Supreme Court had quashed Ali`s appeal against the death sentence awarded to him for the brutal rape and murder of the minor.

Pakistan: Kasur rape convict to be hanged next week

<p>An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Pakistan&#39;s Punjab province, triggering riots in which two people were killed in clashes with police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to CCTV footage, the girl in Kasur district was abducted last week outside her home. Her body was found in a rubbish dump yesterday, police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Last night the girl&#39;s body was found from a heap of garbage in Saddar area of the city,&quot; Regional Police Officer (Kasur) Zulffiqar Hameed said, adding the body had been sent for autopsy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Initial autopsy report suggests that the girl was strangulated after rape,&quot; Hameed said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The murder has sparked outrage across Pakistan. Well- known film and cricket stars demanded the killer be caught and the military offered support to the police.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The girl was staying with her relatives while her parents had gone to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Hijaz, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims that can be undertaken at any time of the year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police have taken four suspects into custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We are trying to identify the person who was seen taking the girl along in the footage,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Riots erupted in Kasur over police inaction after reports of the alleged rape and murder of the girl began circulating on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesters pelted stone at the police station, offices of the district police officer and district coordination officer in Kasur as the city observed a complete shutter down to protest against the brutal murder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police resorted to &#39;direct&#39; and aerial firing to disperse the protesters, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Two persons who suffered serious bullet injuries during the protest succumbed to their injuries,&quot; a rescue official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Mansoor Ali Shah took notice of the murder and sought report from the Punjab government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said he would personally monitor this case and would not rest till culprits brought to justice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif has directed his younger brother Shahbaz to immediately arrest the culprits and bring them to justice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ruling PML-N member Punjab Assembly Hina Butt submitted a privilege motion in the assembly, seeking justice for 11 other minor girls who were killed after rape in Kasur and adjoining areas during the last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opposition PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto has termed the brutal rape and murder of the girl as &quot;shocking and a slap on the face of Sharifdom (Sharif brothers)&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan, former military dictator Gen Pervez Musharraf, Maryam Nawaz and other politicians condemned the incident and demanded immediate arrest of the culprits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Test cricketers Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz tweeted that it was unbelievable that this brutal incident took place in Pakistan. &quot;Our thoughts are with the parents of the girl,&quot; they said and demanded immediate arrest of the culprits.</p>


Riots erupted in Kasur over police inaction after reports of the alleged rape and murder of the girl began circulating on social media

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Pakistan's Punjab province, triggering riots in which two people were killed in clashes with police. According to CCTV footage, the girl in Kasur district was abducted last week outside her home. Her body was found in a rubbish dump yesterday, police said. "Last night the girl's body was found from a heap of garbage in Saddar area of the city," Regional Police Officer (Kasur) Zulffiqar Hameed said, adding the body had been sent for autopsy. "Initial autopsy report suggests that the girl was strangulated after rape," Hameed said. The murder has sparked outrage across Pakistan. Well- known film and cricket stars demanded the killer be caught and the military offered support to the police. My message on the horrific Kasur tragedy and the police brutality that ensued. #JusticeForZainab pic.twitter.com/3c7WMmLF0f — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) January 10, 2018 × #JusticeForZainab There have been 11 Zainabs in Kasur last year, we forgot about them after a brief outrage! Now, will we force Police, Govts & Courts to act on the 12th Zainab or forget about this too after a few days & wait for a 13th Zainab to make us angry again? — Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) January 10, 2018 × The girl was staying with her relatives while her parents had gone to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Hijaz, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims that can be undertaken at any time of the year. The police have taken four suspects into custody. "We are trying to identify the person who was seen taking the girl along in the footage," he said. Riots erupted in Kasur over police inaction after reports of the alleged rape and murder of the girl began circulating on social media. The protesters pelted stone at the police station, offices of the district police officer and district coordination officer in Kasur as the city observed a complete shutter down to protest against the brutal murder. Police resorted to 'direct' and aerial firing to disperse the protesters, media reports said. "Two persons who suffered serious bullet injuries during the protest succumbed to their injuries," a rescue official said. Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Mansoor Ali Shah took notice of the murder and sought report from the Punjab government. Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said he would personally monitor this case and would not rest till culprits brought to justice. Ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif has directed his younger brother Shahbaz to immediately arrest the culprits and bring them to justice. Ruling PML-N member Punjab Assembly Hina Butt submitted a privilege motion in the assembly, seeking justice for 11 other minor girls who were killed after rape in Kasur and adjoining areas during the last year. Opposition PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto has termed the brutal rape and murder of the girl as "shocking and a slap on the face of Sharifdom (Sharif brothers)". Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan, former military dictator Gen Pervez Musharraf, Maryam Nawaz and other politicians condemned the incident and demanded immediate arrest of the culprits. Test cricketers Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz tweeted that it was unbelievable that this brutal incident took place in Pakistan. "Our thoughts are with the parents of the girl," they said and demanded immediate arrest of the culprits.

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Protests erupt after rape and murder of 8-year-old girl in Pakistan's Punjab