Gilgit-Baltistan Child Sexual Abuse Cases Prompt Public Demands for Systemic Reform

A significant public demonstration took place in Hunza on August 27, demanding swift action following the arrest of four young men. These arrests are linked to the alleged sexual abuse and unlawful confinement of a 14-year-old boy at a hotel in Aliabad, Hunza. The police have registered FIR No. 39/2026, citing sections 377, 365, and 342, among others. This incident has ignited public demands for systemic reform within Gilgit-Baltistan regarding child sexual abuse cases, highlighting a broader societal concern and a call for greater accountability and preventative measures.