Clashes Erupt in Lahore Over Alleged Rape of College Student
At least 28 people were injured during a protest in Lahore against the alleged rape of a college student. The clash between students and police took place outside a private college in the Gulberg area, leading to injuries for 24 students and 4 police officers, as reported by Rescue 1122 officials.
Incident Overview
The protest followed the arrest of a security guard from the college, after allegations of rape surfaced on social media. The reports have sparked widespread outrage, leading to the violent confrontation during the protest.
Police Statement and Investigation
During a press conference, Lahore Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Faisal Kamran addressed the situation, confirming that an investigation into the alleged rape was ongoing. He visited the college to gather information but stated that there was no formal report of the incident, and no one with accurate knowledge of the alleged crime could be found.
“We cannot rely solely on social media reports,” Kamran emphasized, adding that no official complaint has been lodged either by the victim or her family.
Ongoing Investigation
The security guard accused in the case remains in police custody. However, the victim’s family has yet to come forward, and neither the local police station nor the college administration has received any formal information regarding the incident, according to a police spokesperson. Investigations are still underway, and authorities are working to gather more evidence.