Police book KE staffers for ‘disgracing video’

A significant development has emerged in the incident involving a young girl protesting against K Electric staff in Orangi Town.

Police have registered a case against two K Electric employees, Syed Ali Akbar and Fayyaz, under sections 354 and 501-34 for disseminating the humiliating video of the girl’s apology on the social media. The section 354 attracts death penalty for disgracing a woman in public.

A statement from the K Electric spokesperson has conveyed their commitment to cooperating with the investigation process.

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The case, filed by ASI Akhlaq at Orangi Town’s Iqbal Market police station, narrates that while he was engaged in official duties, he became aware of a video circulating on the social media. The video featured Taiba Maryam, daughter of Hakeem Sikandar Habib. She was brought to the police station on December 22 at noon by KE personnel.

Subsequently, KE employees Syed Ali Akbar and Fayyaz recorded a video in the police station, showcasing Taiba Maryam apologizing on her knees, which was then shared on the social media to humiliate her. The plaintiff asserts that due to the video, the girl suffered damage to her social standing and reputation.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 28^th, 2023.