RAWALPINDI – Police in garrison reportedly started looking into allegations involving 5-year-old girl at Westminster International School in Bahria Town Phase 7 after the child allegedly complained of pain in her private parts and told her mother that she had been touched at school.
The allegations triggered child-safety controversy, with investigators to look into statements from her parents and school staff, available CCTV footage and other evidence that could help determine what happened. The school has denied that any such incident took place.
The matter surfaced after the girl reportedly returned home complaining of pain. Her mother questioned her about what had happened and, according to the mother’s account, asked whether anyone had touched her.
The child allegedly responded that she had been touched.
The family’s concerns were subsequently taken to the school, turning the alleged incident into a wider dispute over supervision, CCTV coverage and the safety of young children on campus.
Police to examine CCTV and statements
The police inquiry is now expected to focus on establishing the girl’s movements inside the school and determining whether there is any evidence supporting the allegations.
Investigators are also likely to examine CCTV recordings from areas through which the child allegedly passed, along with accounts from people who may have been present around her. The availability of footage has already emerged as one of the most contentious aspects of the case.
The girl’s mother reportedly told school officials that she wanted to see CCTV footage from a main corridor used by her daughter. She said the child had been accompanied by a female staff member in that area. According to her account, she was informed that the relevant camera was not working.
The controversy intensified after the girl’s mother reportedly circulated a voice message among other parents. She urged them to speak to their children and ask whether they had ever experienced inappropriate behaviour or uncomfortable conduct involving anyone working at the school.
اس والدہ کی آواز بنیں 🚨
اسلام آباد بحریہ ٹاؤن فیز 7 میں واقع ویسٹ منسٹر انٹرنیشنل اسکول کی پانچ سالہ بچی کے ساتھ سکول کے واش روم میں جنسی ہراسانی کا واقعہ پیش آیا ہے۔
سنئیں پوری کہانی بچی کی والدہ کی زبانی pic.twitter.com/VcMcyEOfKY— Faisal Khan (@KaliwalYam) September 11, 2026
The message specifically referred to supervisors, nannies, ayahs and other staff members who interact with students. The warning quickly fuelled anxiety among parents and prompted wider questions about how children are supervised inside the school.
Westminster International School has denied that an inappropriate incident occurred and has maintained that the allegations need to be assessed through an investigation. A video circulating on social media reportedly shows the principal discussing the controversy and saying the administration would establish the facts before reaching a definitive conclusion.
School officials also reportedly reviewed available CCTV footage and briefed parents about their findings.
According to accounts circulating online, the administration maintained that nothing objectionable was found in the footage examined.
That explanation did not satisfy all parents, with some demanding greater transparency and access to the relevant recordings.
Clash over CCTV disclosure
Tensions reportedly increased during a meeting between parents and the school administration. According to accounts shared online, CCTV footage from the relevant block was arranged for viewing. The girl’s parents reportedly objected to the recordings being shown publicly and asked to examine them privately.
A separate arrangement was subsequently made for the family to view the footage. The girl’s mother reportedly expressed frustration over what she considered an incomplete picture of the events and questioned whether all relevant information had been disclosed.
Parents also raised broader concerns about surveillance coverage, staff supervision and security arrangements in areas used by younger children.
The controversy later spread to the student body, with O/A Level students reportedly staging a protest at the school’s football ground. Posters and videos from the demonstration subsequently circulated on social media, adding further pressure on the school administration.
Unverified claims also emerged online that some parents had temporarily stopped sending their children to school because of the controversy. Those claims have not been independently confirmed.
The allegations meanwhile generated widespread anger online, with users calling for an impartial investigation and accountability if wrongdoing is established.
The debate also centred on child protection, particularly the safeguards schools have in place around washrooms and other areas used by young children.
Despite the intense reaction, the allegations have not been established as fact and no individual has been proven responsible for a criminal offence.
The police investigation will be important in determining whether the child’s account can be corroborated through CCTV, witness statements, medical evidence or other material.
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