Police in Lahore arrested a man on Sunday after a video of him beating his 11-year-old daughter with a club went viral on social media, prompting immediate action from authorities. Main Developments Suspect Qurban was taken into custody in the Ichhra area following the circulation of a video clip that showed him hitting the minor girl with a club while she cried in pain. A neighbor recorded the assault, called police, and also posted the footage online, police sources said. The 11-year-old girl, identified as ‘F’ in police records, worked as a housemaid. Her employer accused her of stealing valuables and threatened Qurban with a theft case against his daughter, according to police sources. A police official said Qurban then subjected the girl to severe torture with a club. Read also: Why 73 Children Testing HIV Positive in a Month Signals a Deeper Crisis Background The case highlights ongoing issues of child labor and domestic violence in Pakistan, where children as young as 11 often work as maids in private homes. The employer’s threat of a theft case against a minor reflects a pattern of vulnerable workers being subjected to extralegal pressure. In a separate incident on the same day, Kahna police arrested a man named Usman for publicly torturing and humiliating his wife on a busy road near Cheddu village. A video clip showed Usman assaulting his wife while motorists and passersby ignored her cries for help, and an accomplice sat on a bike nearby. The woman told police her husband and his accomplice wanted to forcibly take her somewhere. The video went viral before police raided Cheddu village and arrested the suspect. Why It Matters These arrests underscore how social media footage is increasingly forcing police action in cases of domestic violence and child abuse that might otherwise go unreported or ignored. The bystander apathy on display in the second case points to deep societal tolerance for violence against women and children. Child domestic labor remains largely unregulated in Pakistan, leaving minors vulnerable to exploitation and abuse by both employers and family members. What's Next Qurban faces legal proceedings after a case was registered against him. The 11-year-old girl’s welfare and placement will likely be addressed by authorities, though no details have been released. In the second case, Usman remains in custody, and police may investigate the accomplice seen in the video.