Two rape suspects apprehended

Police teams of Sumbal police station and the Special Sexual Investigation and Operations Unit (SSIOU) arrested two suspects on Wednesday for allegedly raping a woman.

According to the police, the victim, M, and a resident of G-12, Islamabad, filed a written complaint at the Parthana Sumbal police station. She reported that Tahir Abbas had deceived her into believing that he could solve her problems through taweez (amulets) and spiritual guidance. Using this pretence, Tahir Abbas, along with his accomplice, Taswar Abbas, took her to a room and allegedly raped her.

The female victim further stated that Tahir took advantage of her fears and convinced her to follow his instructions, which caused her significant mental distress. She added that several other women had also fallen victim to the accused's deceit in the name of black magic.

The police spokesperson said that based on the victim's complaint and the gravity of the situation, a case was registered under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Sumbal police station team and the SSIOU team have arrested the accused.

DIG Syed Ali Raza said that the accused will be presented before the court with concrete evidence. He emphasised that "women and children are a red line, and any individual involved in rape or violence will not escape the grip of the law."