The entire nation was gripped fear today after horrific pictures of seven-year-old Zainab made rounds on social media today. The child was brutally raped and subsequently murdered in Kasur, a city which has become notorious for these types of incidents.
Zainab’s mutilated body was discovered from a pile of garbage
The incident took place when Zainab’s parents were out of the country for Umrah. Just a few years back various reports of a child pornography ring in Kasur broke out. It was alleged that the abusers were sheltered and operated under the patronage of influential people with links in the government.
Later on, CCTV footage of Zainab along with her murderer surfaced on social media
This is CCTV footage of the Butcher who apparently rapped and murdered innocent Zainab.
What you and your police waiting for @CMShehbaz now?#JusticeForZainab pic.twitter.com/pwjPnpKU6g
— SYED FAYYAZ ALI (@IamTeamIK) January 9, 2018
The whole country has been shaken by the news and as such #JusticeForZainab has been trending top on Twitter since
Several celebrities also took to Twitter to express their disgust and frustration with the state of affairs in the country.
Hamza Ali Abbasi had no words to describe the tragedy
#JusticeForZainab…..As vocal as i am, I dont know how to put my feelings into words about this…. I really don't!
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) January 9, 2018
Mahira Khan urged the powers that be to do whatever it takes to find the perpetrator and make an example out of him
Find him!!! Do what it takes to find him and make an example out of him for Gods sake !! An example which scares anyone to even think about doing something like this again. @pid_gov @GovtOfPunjab #JusticeForZainab https://t.co/t0GTUo9AjT
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) January 10, 2018
Feroze Khan also had harsh words for the attacker
To that bastard. Tsk tsk MAN UP. pic.twitter.com/JMwsw94bMS
— Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) January 10, 2018
Kubra Khan made a valid point in this regard
At times like this, being speechless .. disgusted is an understatement. Everyone is so caught up in the " big wars" that the basics are forgotten.. or maybe just disregarded. Kiya Zaroori hai ke Humhe Hamesha ek Dhamake ki zaroorat ho.. to pay attention? #JusticeForZainab pic.twitter.com/Fhiv3Rp29E
— Kubra Khan Official (@KubraMKhan) January 10, 2018
ARY News anchor, Maria Memon pointed out that the attacker was most likely an individual Zainab knew and trusted
The CCTV footage clearly shows that the person who took Zainab away was someone she knew/trusted since she was comfortably walking away with him. For the love of God, Dont EVER trust anyone with your child!
— Maria Memon (@Maria_Memon) January 10, 2018
Maria Wasti in a video message invited everyone to join a peaceful protest
Maria Wasti speaks her heart out and demands #JusticeforZainab
Come forward and join hands for a peaceful protest that is being initiated on 11 Jan 2018, at Karachi Press Club, 2 pm sharp#juniizeyadofficial #juniizeyad #JusticeForZainab #protest #pressclub #mariawasti pic.twitter.com/DcgT00IWyj— JuniiZeyad (@JuniiZeyad) January 11, 2018
Osman Khalid Butt in a series of tweet called out the ignorance of the government in this regard
How does one even begin to process this. The eleventh case of abduction, rape and murder of a child in Kasur. In just this last year. In the district responsible for the largest child abuse scandal in Pakistan's history. My God, Zainab. Our collective apathy failed you.
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) January 10, 2018
Victims of the Kasur child pornography scandal are STILL awaiting justice, almost two-and-a-half years on. This public condemnation will ring hollow unless we see it through. To justice. Justice for Zainab. Justice for the children of this nation.
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) January 10, 2018
Mr. Sanaullah, we'll keep our emotions in check when you and our government do their jobs. Your 'strict notices', thoughts, prayers & condemnations will not make Pakistan a safe place for our children.
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) January 10, 2018
Meesha Shafi ranted against the authorities firing at the protestors in Kasur
WHY were the protesters fired at @pid_gov @CMShehbaz
WHY? We are living in opposite world! Trapped in a heinous reality! #savethechildren #ENOUGH https://t.co/gbKoTn6UJp
— Meesha Shafi (@itsmeeshashafi) January 11, 2018
Ali Zafar also expressed his anger on the situation
Never been so angry and disgusted in my life. Her parents had gone for Umrah when this happened. Imagined their state of mind. Justice has to be served! #Justice4Zainab pic.twitter.com/oI8dI1pDln
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) January 10, 2018
A lot of cricketers also voiced their opinion on the horrific news that has gripped the nation, like Shoaib Malik
Sickened, speechless and so so sorry. What have we become? pic.twitter.com/XKwLfXX1qv
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) January 10, 2018
…Shoaib Akthar
Whats happening in our country is really sad. My heart goes out to the family of little zainab. #justiceforzainab pic.twitter.com/4iL8Ntutnn
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) January 10, 2018
Wasim Akram
I am really lost for words…. seven year old Zainab we all feel sorry for you, we all feel ashamed, we all are gutted…. hope those animals who disrespected are caught and hanged!#JusticeForZainab
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) January 10, 2018
And Waqar Younis, all who are in utter shock
Zainab,,Name of our beloved Prophet's daughter and look what these soul less beasts have done to her..I am so ashamed, disgusted, humiliated, angry & sorry..I want justice for Zainab & her family..No justice in giving mercy to merciless. Hang the Bastards. #JusticeForZainab pic.twitter.com/8jmMCnPgc4
— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) January 10, 2018
We hope that the authorities are able to arrest the attacker and such incidents don’t take place in future.