Faisalabad is facing a deeply disturbing reality — hundreds of children have been sexually abused. Cases have been registered, suspects identified, yet justice remains painfully out of reach.
Official statistics from 2025 reveal a shocking picture: 663 cases of sexual abuse against minors were registered across 45 police stations in Faisalabad district. Nearly 989 suspects were found involved.
But despite the scale of the crisis, one fact stands out: not a single accused in the cases registered during 2025 has been convicted so far.
This is not just a legal failure. It is a moral and social tragedy.
Justice Delayed, Justice Denied
Every number in these statistics represents a child — a life shaken, a family broken, a future damaged. Behind every registered case is a survivor who must live with trauma, and parents who must carry unbearable pain.
Yet the justice system has moved at a pace that raises serious questions.
While cases pile up, courtrooms remain silent on convictions. The absence of punishment sends a dangerous message: offenders may escape, and victims may never be heard.
Hundreds of Cases, No Outcome
Police records show that the handling of these cases has been far from encouraging.
Out of the 663 cases registered in 2025:
- 131 cases were dismissed on different grounds
- Challans were submitted in 344 cases
- 154 cases were forwarded to prosecution with incomplete challans
- 18 cases remain under investigation
The most alarming part is not just the number of crimes, but the weak follow-up.
Incomplete challans, delayed investigations, and dismissals are not mere paperwork issues — they can mean the difference between justice and lifelong suffering.
Town-Wise Breakdown Paints a Grim Picture
Across Faisalabad’s divisions, the pattern remains the same: cases are reported, suspects are named, but progress is slow.
- Lyallpur Town Division: 58 cases involving 88 suspects. Thirteen cases were dismissed, and many were sent forward with incomplete documentation.
- Madina Town: 152 cases, 203 suspects. Police dismissed 34 cases, while 10 remain under investigation.
- Iqbal Division: 159 cases. 91 challans submitted, but 32 were incomplete — weakening prosecution efforts.
- Jaranwala Division: 149 cases. Thirty-three dismissed, three still pending investigation.
- Saddar Division: 145 cases, 238 suspects. Several challans are incomplete, and investigations are unfinished.
These figures show the problem is not limited to one area — it is spread across the entire district.
A Crisis Continuing into 2026
What is even more heartbreaking is that the trend has not stopped.
In January 2026 alone:
- 57 cases of child sexual abuse were reported
- 76 suspects implicated
- 23 cases are still under investigation
This means the crisis is ongoing, and the system is still struggling to respond effectively.
If justice cannot be delivered in 2025, what hope is there for 2026 victims?
Justice Is Possible — But Why So Rare?
Convictions have been given in a few older cases, but none from 2025 so far. Courts have punished offenders from previous years with sentences ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment, including one man who received 50 years in prison, and a rape-and-murder case that ended with the death penalty.
These rulings prove that justice is possible — but only when investigations are properly conducted and the evidence is strong.
The real question remains: Why are so many recent cases stuck?
A System Failing Survivors
The absence of convictions highlights serious structural flaws within the justice system.
Weak investigations, poor evidence collection, delayed or incomplete challans, and court backlogs continue to undermine prosecution efforts.
At the same time, survivors often receive little protection or psychological support, while accountability for negligence remains limited.
When cases are mishandled, offenders stay free, and victims lose hope. Behind the figure of “663 cases” are real children, terrified families, and survivors waiting endlessly for justice. Delayed justice becomes another form of cruelty.
Faisalabad Must Act Now
Faisalabad urgently needs immediate reforms to protect children and ensure justice.
Fast-track courts must be established for child abuse cases. Police training and investigation standards must improve, and challans must be completed on time.
Survivors require strong protection, counselling, and support throughout the legal process, along with strict accountability for those who fail in their duties.
These crimes destroy childhood, and silence can no longer be an option. Every child deserves safety, and every survivor deserves justice.