The horrific incident, which occurred on September 2, 2021, horrified the neighborhood and sparked worries about the safety of youngsters.
The woman was brought to the DHQ hospital in Sahiwal after being battered and sexually assaulted by a man from her area. There, she was given emergency treatment.
Boota was charged with rape under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code after being apprehended in a different place where he had attempted to flee. He was now given a life sentence based on indisputable evidence.
Minority rights activists have lauded the court's verdict and termed it a sigh of relief for the community. While expressing satisfaction over the judgment of the court, Joseph Jansen, a human rights activist, stated, "This decision sends a strong message against child abuse." He stressed that while it was a particularly heinous instance, forced marriage of young girls and women from minority groups is an all-too-common occurrence.