UMERKOT – A child protection officer has been taken into custody for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl, police officials confirmed.
The incident came to light after a video allegedly showing the misconduct at a tuition center went viral on social media. The accused, identified as Mumtaz Bhatti, was seen in the footage engaging in unethical behavior.
The girl’s brother filed a complaint, and a case of attempted sexual assault has been registered against Bhatti. Police acted swiftly to apprehend the suspect.
Mumtaz Bhatti is employed with the Sindh Social Welfare Department as a child protection officer. Bhatti has claimed that the video circulating online was generated using artificial intelligence.
Authorities are investigating the matter further to determine the authenticity of the footage and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
