LAHORE – The Punjab government has decided to restore the registration of a campus of a private college in Lahore after inquiry committee found no evidence of any on-campus rape incident.
Reports said that the Punjab Education Department has informed the administration in this regard while a notification for restoring its license will be issued soon.
It is recalled that Punjab education minister had issued orders for suspending the registration of Punjab College’s campus 10 after protests sparks over alleged rape of a student by a security guard.
A day earlier, the Punjab government’s high powered committee uncovered disinformation campaign behind social media frenzy in the alleged rape case
The committee spearheaded by Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman said claims of rape of first year student was fabricated. It investigated claims following widespread reports that sparked public concern.
The report further revealed that the false allegations were propagated through fake social media accounts, in bid to incite unrest and disrupt law and order.
Several activist, journos, and political commentators reportedly exploited the situation for political gain.
The committee expressed alarm over the manipulation of students and the social disruption caused by the spread of misinformation. It also noted the psychological impact on the alleged victim and her family, recommending that the government provide appropriate support.
The committee lamented college management for its inadequate response to the situation, citing a lack of established protocols for handling such incidents.
The report called for action against those peddling false information on social sites.
