LAHORE: The Punjab police claimed on Sunday to have arrested two persons for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl in Layyah.

A police spokesperson said that the incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Pir Jigi police station, Layyah.

He said that according to the applicant and mother of the girl, the girl went to the home of her married elder sister to stay with her where her (two) younger brother-in laws raped her sister.

The spokesperson claimed that upon receiving information, police immediately registered FIR 115/20 as soon as the incident was reported and arrested both the accused named Riaz and Ijaz. He said the girl has been shifted to hospital for medical treatment while further action is being taken against the accused as per law.

Taking notice of the minor's alleged rape, Punjab IGP said that the perpetrators of abuse of women and children do not deserve any concession and action should be taken against those involved in such crimes under zero tolerance policy. He issued these instructions to the DG Khan regional police officer (RPO).

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