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Children assaulted by contractor’s staff in Sargodha park

Incident gains attention after a video went viral on social media
Published 21 Apr, 2025 11:51am
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In Sargodha, Punjab, a distressing incident occurred in a local park where children were violently assaulted by the staff of a contractor while trying to enjoy amusement swings.

Witnesses reported that as innocent children attempted to climb onto the swings, the contractor’s employees reacted with aggression, physically attacking the children.

Despite their cries for help, the assailants showed no compassion, leading to outrage among the families present.

The shocking event gained widespread attention after a video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting citizens to demand an immediate investigation.

In response, Sargodha Division Commissioner Jehanzeb Awan has instructed relevant authorities to take swift action.

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The City Police Station has also registered a case against the perpetrators based on the video evidence and has initiated legal proceedings.

The public is calling for harsh penalties for those responsible for the assault to deter such incidents in the future.

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