A 70 years old man allegedly raped an eight years old mentally challenged girl in Narowal, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.

According to police, the incident took place in Navi Rasulpura village. The girl was shifted to a hospital in critical condition.

“She was playing in the street when the accused lured her to a haveli where he allegedly raped her,” police said.

“The girl’s screams alerted the people nearby, and they caught the accused red-handed,” they added.

“They thrashed the accused and handed him over to Narowal Saddr police. The rape was confirmed in the medical report of the girl,” they stated.

“A case has been registered against the accused. Such people are not worthy of any concession and will be punished severely,” said the station house officer (SHO).

Reporter: Yasir Arafat