Two arrested after body of missing child found in underground water tank in Karachi

Two individuals were taken into custody in connection with the discovery of a child’s body in an underground water tank in North Karachi’s Baitul Naeem residential apartment complex.

The body of the missing child, identified as Sarm, was found in the water tank late last night after a search operation was conducted by the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC), Express News reported.

The operation lasted until early morning, with police, the Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), and other officials participating.

During the operation, two suspicious individuals were detained for questioning.

According to police, these individuals were in possession of keys to a locked flat within the complex.

Authorities also found a blanket during the operation, which will be sent to the forensic laboratory for further analysis.

Samples collected from the flat will also be tested. Police are waiting for the final post-mortem report of the child to clarify the cause of death, which will guide further investigations.

Sources within the police said that DNA samples from the detained suspects and the child will be sent to the University of Karachi’s forensic laboratory for chemical analysis today.

Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are working to reach a conclusion soon.

Few days ago, the body of a seven-year-old boy who had been missing for 11 days was found in an underground water tank near his home in Karachi’s North Karachi area, police said on Saturday.

The child, identified as Sarim, was last seen nearly two weeks ago, prompting extensive search efforts by police and family members, Express News reported.

His body was recovered from a water tank with a makeshift cardboard cover, raising questions about the circumstances of his death.

Police have launched an investigation to determine whether Sarim fell into the tank accidentally or if foul play was involved.

Residents of the neighbourhood expressed shock, stating that law enforcement had checked the tank twice during the search but failed to find any sign of the child. They believe his body may have remained submerged and surfaced over time.

Authorities said there were no initial signs of assault or foul play, but a post-mortem examination will be conducted at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital to determine the cause of death.

Sarim’s mother collapsed in grief upon seeing her son’s body, as the community mourned the loss of the young boy.

Last week, it was reported that police have failed to find any clue to the whereabouts of a child who went missing from North Karachi on January 7.

Seven-year-old Sarim went missing from the jurisdiction of Bilal Colony police. Sarim, a student at Madrasah Al Quran, went to his seminary on January 7, but never returned.

His father, Parvez, went to the madrassa and asked about his son. The administration told that his son had left for home at 3.40pm.

Parvez was returning from the madrassa when he suddenly spotted Sarim’s gloves lying on the stairs inside the mosque.