An eight‑year‑old boy, Rehan Ansar, tragically lost his life after being repeatedly physically abused by his stepmother in Katha, Kot Najibullah, Haripur. Police confirm the child, often mistreated, suffered fatal head injuries after being struck with sticks.

Rehan’s father, Anser Hussain—a daily wage worker—reported that his second wife, Huma Khitab, had frequently subjected the boy to severe beatings. On the fateful afternoon, she allegedly assaulted him again and struck him on the head, causing him to collapse without any medical intervention.

Responding officers arrested Huma Khitab and registered a murder case. The post‑mortem report validated that blunt force trauma was the cause of death. Rehan’s lifeless body was later handed over to the family for burial, marking a grim end to a childhood marred by repeated abuse.

  • Eight‑year‑old Rehan Ansar died from fatal head injuries inflicted by his stepmother
  • Child was reportedly abused frequently before the final assault
  • Stepmother arrested; legal proceedings underway with a murder charge
  • This case highlights urgent need for stronger child protection and family welfare measures