Father denies reports of daughter's sexual assault at Lahore college

The father of a girl allegedly assaulted by a security guard at a private college in Lahore has dismissed the claims, stating that the family is not connected to the protests being held in their daughter’s name.

Speaking alongside ASP Shehrbano Naqvi, the girl's father clarified that his daughter had sustained a back injury after slipping at home, which led to her being admitted to the ICU.

He expressed surprise at the protests and videos circulating on social media, emphasizing the family's disassociation with these activities. "Anyone with daughters can understand our pain," he added.

The father also mentioned that they had provided the police with medical reports confirming the nature of their daughter's injury.

ASP Shehrbano Naqvi requested the public to refrain from spreading misinformation that could cause undue stress to the family.

She further explained that if any actual incident of assault had occurred, the police would have filed a case themselves, based on solid evidence.

Naqvi emphasized the importance of verified information before filing any reports and warned that rumors could create unnecessary law and order problems.

She reiterated that Punjab Police take crimes against women, children, and vulnerable communities very seriously, but in this instance, there is no credible evidence to support the assault allegations.

Following the incident, a police crackdown unfolded on student protesters at a private college in Lahore after reports emerged of an alleged rape of a female student on October 14.

The situation escalated into a significant demonstration, leading to clashes between students and security personnel that left several individuals injured.

DIG Operations Faisal Kamran addressed the media, stating that the news of the alleged assault went viral on social media, prompting an immediate police response.

In response to the uproar, authorities arrested a security guard implicated in the alleged assault, following the incident's widespread circulation on social media.

Authorities reviewed CCTV footage from the college to gather more information, but no confirmation of alleged assault was established.

CM launches probe

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has constituted a seven-member committee to investigate allegations of sexual assault involving a student at a college in Lahore.

The committee, which will be chaired by the Chief Secretary of Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, is expected to conduct a comprehensive examination of the incident.

The investigative committee is tasked with submitting its findings to the Chief Minister within 48 hours, according to Express News.

This development follows widespread protests by students at the Punjab college after reports of sexual assault on a student ignited on social media.