Two Missing Boys Found Dead in Hafizabad; Police Investigate Suspected Abuse and Murder

On May 30, 2025, two seven-year-old boys who had been missing in Punjab’s Hafizabad were found dead inside a house, according to a police report. The children’s bodies were discovered in a metal box, bearing signs of physical violence and sexual abuse. The incident came to light after one of the boys’ fathers reported his son missing, leading to a search that culminated in the grim discovery. Authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including those pertaining to murder and assault. Forensic samples have been collected, and a detailed postmortem report is pending. This tragic case underscores the broader issue of child abuse in Pakistan, with thousands of cases reported annually.