2 Serial Suspects Arrested in Karachi for Abusing 100 Children

Saturday, 17 January 2026 | Web Desk

Karachi Police have arrested two key suspects, identified as Imran and Waqas Khan, in a deeply disturbing and expansive child sexual abuse case believed to involve over 100 children.

The arrests were made in the Taimuria area based on a complaint and identification provided by one of the victimized children. SP Investigation Usman Sudozai stated that the arrests followed a long and complex investigation, revealing a pattern of serial abuse dating back to at least 2020.

DNA Evidence Uncovers a Horrifying Pattern

SP Sudozai disclosed that DNA evidence was the critical breakthrough. “DNA from cases in different districts matched one individual,” he explained. “We became alarmed upon finding the same DNA in separate cases over the past six years.” All these cases involved boys aged 12 to 13, and in at least one instance, a child was abused by more than one person.

So far, the DNA of the arrested suspects, Imran and Waqas, has matched evidence from seven formally registered cases between 2020 and 2025, but investigators believe this is only the tip of the iceberg.

Modus Operandi of the Suspects

The main suspect, Imran, a resident of Manzoor Colony who operates a puncture repair shop, has reportedly confessed to abusing dozens of children over six years. His method involved luring children with the promise of a motorcycle ride, taking them near the Malir River area, and assaulting them.

In a particularly brazen incident, one child was taken to the Sarjani area with Waqas Khan. The suspects only fled when the child raised an alarm. To date, three victims have visually identified Imran, and one child has identified both Imran and Waqas.

Government Vows Zero Tolerance

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reacted strongly to the case. “Child abuse cases will not be tolerated in any form,” he asserted. He commended the police team for the arrest, calling it a “major success” in apprehending perpetrators of such a “heinous act.”

CM Shah urged the police to actively search for other potential victims, noting that only seven have come forward so far. “For the Sindh government, child abuse is unacceptable,” he stated. “The police must take full measures to ensure the accused are punished. There is no place for such beasts in our city.”

The investigation remains active as authorities work to uncover the full scale of the abuse and provide support to all victims.