Punjab Police have reportedly arrested a security guard of a private college for allegedly raping a female student.
According to social media users, the incident occurred at the Gulberg branch, where the guard allegedly assaulted a first-year student. The incident allegedly took place in the college basement.
The accused guard reportedly fled the scene after the assault and went into hiding. The police, however, reportedly managed to arrest him within 10 hours of the incident.
Efforts are being made to identify the victim and her family.
Information Minister’s Statment
Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that no girl has reported to the Punjab police so far about a private college incident.
In a statement, she said, “Today, a name was highlighted and inquiries were made at the homes of all girls of that name, but no affected girl was found; all denied it. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is receiving updates on the matter continuously. Instead of politicizing the plight of innocent girls, if anyone has verified information or knows about the victim, then share it with the Punjab government. The guard, accused of the private college incident, has been in police custody since yesterday.”
DIG Operations’ Press Release
A viral news report on social media alleged the assault of a female student at a private college. Lahore Police took immediate action, detaining the accused security guard promptly. The search for the alleged victim and her parents is ongoing. So far, the incident reported on social media has not been confirmed.
Lahore Police remain in continuous contact with the college administration and students. Protesting students demanded the handover of the college principal. SP Model Town and ASP Model Town safely escorted the principal out. SP Model Town, ASP Model Town, and police officers were injured due to stone-throwing by the students.
Some students also sustained minor injuries during a clash with the college security staff. The injured students were provided with immediate medical attention. Contrary to social media rumors, no student’s life is in danger.
Efforts are underway to uncover the facts of the incident with the help of the college administration and students. The recordings from all college cameras have been reviewed, but no evidence of the incident has been found so far.
The search for the alleged victim and her family is ongoing. Hospital records and CCTV footage from the college have been checked, but no alleged victim has been identified.
Police are in constant dialogue with the protesting students, but no one has identified the alleged victim. Investigations are being conducted by listening to every account from the students to uncover the truth.
Students are requested to assist in uncovering the facts. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to inbox Lahore Police’s social media to assist in the investigation.
In accordance with Punjab Government directives, Lahore Police are not taking any harsh measures against the students.
Registration of College Canceled
Meanwhile, the Punjab government has canceled the registration of the branch where the incident reportedly took place.
Official Statement
In response to the circulating allegations, the college has issued an official statement denying the occurrence of such an incident.
The college described the reports as “false claims” and stated that, after a thorough and impartial investigation with law enforcement, no incident had been reported to the police or the campus administration.
The college urged the public to avoid sharing or following unverified information from unreliable sources, which could cause confusion and unnecessary concern.
They added that no student, parent, or guardian had raised any concerns regarding the matter.
However, social media is rife with students of different branches across various cities protesting against the incident. Mainstream media has also been reporting on the incident.
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Why not you mentioned pgc 10
Just say the name . Punjab college
Punjab Group of Colleges paid ProPakistani not to disclose their name. Shameful! More like AntiPakistani.
This third world country is not safe for women, either dead or alive. Better leave if you can.
This is pure bulshit, now they are trying to fabricate as there’s no rape done to that girl, as she fell from home and got injured and finally she had a respiratory issue. Bulshit at its peak, pakistan people doesnt have the courage to come to the media and say what happen