A Punjab Police Sub-Inspector, Saif Ullah, was taken into custody on suspicion of raping a young girl in Dera Ghazi (DG) Khan according to media reports on Thursday.
The victim herself filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Darahma police station. The police has launched further legal proceedings.
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It is important to note that under the laws of Pakistan, rape is punishable by a death sentence or prison sentence of ten to 25 years. Similarly, the punishment for gang rape is either a death sentence or life imprisonment.
In related news, earlier this week, a school teacher was arrested in the Sadiqabad police station area for trying to sexually attack a 10-year-old third-grade girl student at a government school.
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The victim’s father claimed that the teacher had abused the girl and that serious action should be taken against him.
According to the police, a case has been launched based on the father’s testimony.
Source: Propakistani.pk