Man arrested in Attock over attempted assault on teenager

ATTOCK, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Jun, 2026) Police in Injra town arrested a senior citizen on Thursday over allegations of attempting to assault a teenage boy, while another case of harassment and threats against a woman was reported in a separate incident in Bhattar area, officials said.

According to police, the incident in Injra was reported by the father of a 14-year-old boy, who stated that his son was playing outside his house when the accused, identified as Hayat Muhammad, allegedly attempted to assault him. Acting on the complaint, police arrested the suspect and initiated legal proceedings.

In a separate development, Bhattar Police arrested a man and his son for allegedly torturing a woman and issuing life threats. The accused were identified as Taj and his son Abu Bakar. Police said the suspects were taken into custody following a formal complaint and cases were registered under relevant sections of the law.

Officials confirmed that investigations into both incidents are underway, and assured that strict legal action will be taken in accordance with the law to ensure justice and public safety.

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