Two Suspects Arrested in Faisalabad Motorway Gang Rape Case
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of a woman on the Faisalabad motorway earlier this week, police confirmed on Friday. The case has sparked renewed concern over rising sexual violence despite strict anti-rape laws in Pakistan.
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Incident Details:
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The victim and her husband were traveling to their home in Chak No. 62 JB Chanan when three unidentified men stopped them near the motorway bridge in Faisalabad.
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The suspects allegedly raped the woman at gunpoint and stole her husband’s mobile phone before fleeing.
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The Punjab Forensic Science Agency collected evidence, and an FIR was registered under Section 375A (gang rape) and Section 392 (robbery) of the Pakistan Penal Code at Sandal Bar Police Station.
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Arrests and Investigation:
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Faisalabad City Police Officer (CPO) Sahibzada Bilal Omer formed multiple teams to track the suspects.
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The first suspect was traced and confessed to the crime, revealing the involvement of two accomplices.
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On Friday, a second suspect was arrested, and police recovered the stolen mobile phone.
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Raids are ongoing to apprehend the third suspect.
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Government Response:
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Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari emphasized that the Punjab government has a zero-tolerance policy on violence against women.
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz personally monitored the police operation, ensuring the arrest of the main suspect within hours.
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Punjab Inspector General (IG) Dr. Usman Anwar visited the victim’s family to express solidarity and assure swift justice.
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Related Developments:
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Earlier this week, three suspects were arrested in Lahore within two hours of an alleged gang rape case being reported.
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Authorities have vowed strict legal action to ensure justice for victims of sexual violence.
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The Faisalabad and Lahore gang rape cases highlight the persistent issue of sexual violence in Pakistan, despite stringent laws. The swift response from police and government officials signals a stronger stance on protecting women’s rights, but concerns remain over the ongoing prevalence of such crimes. Authorities have pledged to bring all perpetrators to justice and enforce strict punishment under the law.
