Hindu gang rape survivor warns of suicide

The married woman was allegedly gang-raped by influential men of the Allah Rakhio Mahar village.


Mithal Khuhro September 06, 2012
Hindu gang rape survivor warns of suicide

KHAIRPUR:


Fed up with the injustice, a Hindu rape survivor has warned she will commit suicide by setting herself on fire outside the Supreme Court building.


The married woman was allegedly gang-raped by influential men of the Allah Rakhio Mahar village. The family went to the police, who refused to register the case against the suspects.

When they filed a complaint in a Khaipur court, the Bheels were beaten and forced to flee their homes.

Talking to the press outside the sessions court building on Monday, the woman said that police were not taking action against the culprits as they supported the criminals. “I lost my honour and shelter as well, but the law isn’t coming to help me,” she complained. “I fear they will kill my husband and other family members.” The woman said that the elders were trying to pressure the family into talks with her rapists. “I’ll even go to the Supreme Court for justice and will commit self-immolation if the culprits are not arrested,” she warned.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 6th, 2012.

COMMENTS (32)

Faisal | 12 years ago | Reply

This is not an issue of religion, no religion supports such cowardly act against woment, islam in particular teaches the equality and honour of the women. The root cause is the culture which has been deep rooted particularly in the villages. Yes ulema's are at fault since there is only a minority who are servising islam other are doing politics and that too shamelessly. The lessons of islam have been forgotten, some ill minded opportunists have twisted the religion interpretated according to their requirments. In this material world all are after worldly benefits. The teaching and respreading of real islam has to be made priority by the ulemas.

Asad Raza | 12 years ago | Reply

the supreme court is too busy changing prime ministers.they are usless.Media should try and take notice shedding light on these issues than those evening political shows. this isnt what the pakistani people and flag stand for

VIEW MORE COMMENTS
Replying to X

Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.

For more information, please see our Comments FAQ