Earlier in September, days after Lahore-Sialkot motorway gang-rape incident which shook the collective conscience of entire nation, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday suggested chemical castration of sex offenders to prevent them committing the same crime in the future.
“I personally think paedophiles and rapists must be hanged publicly but I'm told that we have international repercussions. EU's GSP status for trade with Pakistan will be affected by public hangings. Hence, I think chemical castration must be conducted on those criminals," he said during an interview with a private TV channel.
Actor Adnan Siddiqui in a recent tweet shared his opinion on the PM's remarks. According to Siddiqui, while it a "bold move", he doesn't believe it to be a permanent solution.
"Very bold move according to me Mr Prime Minister Imran Khan but not a tangible solution. We need to educate men on gender sensitisation, respecting women and social responsibility. #chemicalcastration," Siddiqui said.
Very bold move according to me MrPM @ImranKhanPTI but not a tangible solution. We need to educate men on gender sensitisation, respecting women and social responsibility. #chemicalcastration https://t.co/0h8SJMrL7l
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) November 25, 2020
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