LAHORE – Students in Pakistan’s most populated region Punjab staged demonstrations in different cities over alleged rape of private college student.
Students of the same college in Okara took to GT Road while students are also protesting outside Punjab Assembly in provincial capital Lahore, demanding justice and arrest of the accused.
The incident, which was denied by victim’s family, sparked outrage among students, who chanted slogans and attempted to block roads. Amid outrage, Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz formed high-powered committee, headed by the chief secretary, to investigate the allegations and report back within 48 hours.
Student bodies also intensified their calls for justice while heavy police presence was deployed around Punjab College to manage the unrest, and patrols continued along GT Road as students sought the release of those arrested and accountability for the alleged crime.
The protests highlight ongoing concerns about safety and justice in educational institutions, with students demanding swift action against the perpetrators of violence.
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