Burewala:A nine-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted near Channu Mor within the jurisdiction of Sadar Police Station, police said on Wednesday.
According to police, the girl was returning home after collecting bread from a hotel when a youth, identified as Uzair Chauhan, resident of Chak 523/EB, allegedly stopped her and assaulted her. Her cries alerted nearby residents, prompting the suspect to flee from the scene.
Police said the suspect was later intercepted near Chak 457/EB but attempted to escape on a motorcycle. During the pursuit, he reportedly lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a tree, suffering a fractured leg. He was subsequently shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.
Meanwhile, the girl was taken to hospital for medical examination and treatment. Police registered a case against the suspect and launched further investigation into the incident.