KARACHI: Police have registered a case of alleged rape of an 18-year-old girl in the Gulshan-e-Maymar area, officials said on Friday.
According to police, the case was lodged at the relevant police station on the complaint of the victim’s father.
In his complaint, the father stated that he works as a car painter while his wife works as a domestic helper. On the day of the incident, both had left home for work at around 9 a.m., leaving their daughter alone at the house.
The FIR states that two unidentified suspects allegedly entered the house during that time and sexually assaulted the girl before fleeing the scene.
The complainant said his daughter informed him about the incident over the phone. He said he rushed home immediately after receiving the call and reported the matter to police helpline 15.
Police said a case has been registered and an investigation has been launched. Efforts are underway to trace and arrest the suspects.
The parents of the victim have appealed to the authorities to arrest the accused at the earliest and ensure justice.
