A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by neighbor Ferozwala area of Sheikhupura district of Punjab, it emerged on Monday.
According to reports, the teenager, a resident of Rana Town, had gone to her neighbor’s house to return a loan of Rs 200 where the accused’s wife was allegedly not present at the house. The family alleges that a man named Shahbaz allegedly caught the girl and raped her.
After the incident, the accused allegedly fled the scene as the girl’s condition became critical.
On receiving information, the police reached the spot and initiated a preliminary investigation and legal action into the incident.
Police say that all aspects of the incident are being reviewed, while action is also underway to arrest the accused. The girl’s medical examination and other legal requirements are also being completed.
Last month, an 18-year-old student was allegedly gang-raped in Rahim Yar Khan district of Punjab after being drugged on the pretext of a birthday party. He was later dumped unconscious on the side of the road.
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According to the police, the young man was allegedly lured and taken to a residential building on the pretext of his birthday, where he was allegedly given drugs.
According to the FIR, three to four people took turns allegedly sexually assaulting the young man, while later he was thrown half-dead on the side of the bypass road. Rescue 1122 shifted the victim to the hospital after being alerted by a passer-by.
According to the police, a case has been registered against the accused at the City C Division police station on the request of the student.
