LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has strongly condemned the Faislabad motorway rape incident that occurred, declaring such incidents as ‘absolutely unacceptable’.
In a swift response to tragic incident of Faislabad motorway gang rape , CM Maryam Nawaz ensured the immediate arrest of a suspect involved in this incident. Under her direct supervision, law enforcement authorities apprehended the main accused, Ali Sher, within hours, while efforts are underway to capture his accomplices.
CM Maryam Nawaz, who closely monitored the operation, lauded the police for their quick action and expressed gratitude to God for the arrest. She has ordered authorities to ensure the remaining culprits are also brought to justice at the earliest.
Terming such crimes as ‘shameful and unacceptable,’ CM Maryam Nawaz reaffirmed her commitment to protecting women and children. She emphasized that the government will take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
She also directed law enforcement agencies to ensure the strictest punishment for the culprits, sending a strong message that crimes against women will not be tolerated in Punjab. “We will implement effective measures to curb these crimes and provide a safe environment for women,” she asserted.
In the FIR available with Azaad English, the husband narrated the harrowing incident when the suspects robbed the victims at gunpoint, taking away petty cash, and mobiles.
Adnan Masih the husband of the victim stated that he was tied up by the two criminals as they took his wife in nearby field where “one by one, they raped my wife.”
