An army officer has adopted a little girl who was buried alive in the northwest of the country, according to state media reports on Saturday.
The baby, who was saved by emergency responders, was then taken to a local hospital to receive treatment. The incident occurred in Nowshera, where the baby was buried alive, a tragic case that attracted generalized attention on social networks and Pashto news channels.
The child was rescued by the 1122 rescue team, an emergency response service Pakistani, which intervened just in time.
Major Waqas, an army officer who attended a course in Risalpur, learned of the difficult situation of the baby and visited the hospital to verify his condition. After completing the necessary legal procedures, Major Waqas adopted the baby through the Civil Court.
The Pakistan radio report did not provide details about the identity of those responsible for burying the child, how they were alert to the authorities or the circumstances surrounding the rescue of the girl.
The cases of abandoned newborns, particularly girls, are not rare in Pakistan, where social stigma, gender discrimination and the fear of violent reaction often lead people to take desperate measures.
To combat this, the Edhi Foundation, one of Pakistan’s largest humanitarian organizations, has established cribs outside their offices in several cities, encouraging parents to leave unwanted babies there instead of leaving or damaging them.
The case has caused a significant public discussion, and many praising the greatest Waqas for their decision to adopt the child, highlighting both the tragedy of the situation and the compassion of the officer.
