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.
Many students clashed with police and security guards during the protests, resulting in several injuries.
In a statement issued yesterday, the father and uncle of the alleged victim clarified that their daughter had not been assaulted, claiming she had fallen at home and suffered a back injury, leading to her admission to the intensive care unit.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran stated that the suspect, a security guard, has been taken into custody, but the details surrounding the incident have yet to be confirmed.
Police arrest guard accused of raping college student in Lahore
Earlier, a security guard at a private college in Lahore's Gulberg was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a first-year student during college hours, as confirmed by police on Sunday.
Reports indicated that the suspect had reportedly raped the student in the college’s basement, fleeing the scene when the victim raised an alarm.
Law enforcement conducted multiple raids to apprehend the guard, who was ultimately captured in Sialkot.
A police spokesperson confirmed the arrest and stated that investigations were ongoing. “All available resources were utilised to arrest the fugitive,” the spokesperson added, mentioning that efforts to locate the victim and her family were underway.
The police have yet to disclose further information about the investigation.
The victim, identified as a resident of Sheikhupura, was studying at Punjab College’s Gaddafi Stadium Hali Road branch.
As the investigation continued, the authorities aimed to ensure the victim received the necessary support and assistance during this difficult time.
Previously, the student at Punjab University, was found dead in her hostel room, prompting local police to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her tragic death.
The 22-year-old student, enrolled in the International Relations program, reportedly took her life by hanging from a ceiling fan in Hostel Number 8, Room 74.
Her father has chosen not to pursue any legal action following the incident.
Following her death, Umme Habiba's body was returned to her family for burial in their ancestral village, Randhir Bagriyan, Sambrial.
The community was left in shock, grappling with the loss of a young life and the unanswered questions surrounding the circumstances leading to her decision.
According to police, the investigation into the events surrounding her death remained ongoing.
Nabeela Kausar, the investigation officer, indicated that the post-mortem report would be crucial in shedding light on the incident.
DIG Operations Lahore, Muhammad Faisal Kamran, requested a detailed report from the local SP, Bilal Ahmed, as the police continued to explore all potential aspects of the case.
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