Without state intervention, violence against children can’t be tackled: Shahzad Roy

ISLAMABAD: Renowned singer and social activist Shahzad Roy has emphasised that violence against children cannot be stopped until and unless there are laws against it.

Roy campaigned with Geo News on the issue of violence against children to garner public attention towards this important issue.

Speaking in 'Naya Pakistan' to Syed Talat Hussain, Roy informed that the relevant bill on this sensitive issue has been passed in the National Assembly but it is being completely ignored in the upper chambers (Senate).

Earlier, a student of Larkana Cadet College lost his senses due to alleged torture by a teacher.

The teacher strangulated Mohammed Ahmed, 14, breaking sensitive bones of his neck. He lost his speech and suffered a paralytic attack which left his limbs motionless. He is on a liquid diet as he can neither digest nor chew solid food.

Ahmed's father says that the incident occurred four months ago and a few teachers from his school are responsible for bringing his son to this state.