13-Year-Old Karachi Girl Rescued From Dangerous Online Network
Published On 26 Oct, 2026
9 News HD: A 13-year-old girl has been rescued in Karachi after she was allegedly given dangerous tasks by an online network linked to the dark web. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) took action after receiving information from an international intelligence agency.
According to officials, the girl was first asked to poison a cat. She reportedly completed that task before being given another instruction to seriously harm herself. However, the NCCIA team reached her before she could carry out the second task and helped protect her from further harm.
Officials said the girl’s parents were unaware of her online activities and her contact with the suspected network. The case has raised concerns about the dangers children may face when communicating with unknown people online.
After rescuing the girl, investigators began tracing the online accounts that had been in contact with her. They are also trying to identify the people behind the suspected network and find out whether other children in Pakistan may have been targeted.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet shared further details about the people involved.
The incident highlights the need for parents to stay aware of their children’s online activities. Children should also feel safe telling a trusted adult if someone online asks them to do something frightening, harmful or secret.
Parents are advised to talk openly with their children about online safety and encourage them to report suspicious messages or dangerous requests. The Karachi case serves as a reminder that online contacts can sometimes put young users at risk, and early action can help protect them.
