A 10-year-old boy was in critical condition after he was tortured and raped by his male teacher over 100 times. The incident took place in Mansehra, Pakistan.

According to local reports, the unidentified victim was admitted to a hospital in a serious condition last week. His knees were bruised and blood was oozing out of his swollen eyes. A medical examination revealed that the boy was subjected to rape and was tortured and brutally beaten during the act.

A police case was filed and investigation revealed that the boy was repeatedly raped by his madrassa (Islamic school) teacher, identified as Qari Shamsuddin, and his accomplices. Four relatives of Shamsuddin were detained for questioning and the prime suspect, who was on the run, was taken into custody Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile, the victim was transferred to a better hospital after his health deteriorated.

“The child has undergone tremendous physical and mental torture and his health remains serious at this point in time,” police said.

Investigation was ongoing and the madrassa, that housed over 120 students and was reportedly unregistered, was sealed by the police.

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