What Happened: Celebrities are demanding justice after a security guard allegedly raped a student at a Lahore college, sparking protests and clashes.
What you need to know: Celebrities are speaking out after a security guard allegedly raped a student at a private college in Lahore, demanding justice and better student safety on campus. Prominent figures like Mahira Khan, Sarwat Gillani, and Durefishan Saleem condemned the incident, expressing their outrage.
What more: The alleged rape occurred at Punjab Group of Colleges, and the guard was arrested following viral social media reports. Police confirmed an investigation was underway, but no FIR was filed as the victim’s family hadn’t come forward. During protests against the alleged incident, clashes between students, college security, and police left 27 people injured.
Also: The Punjab Group of Colleges denied any rape occurred, blaming social media rumors. However, protests spread across Lahore, leading the Directorate of Public Instruction (Colleges), Punjab to suspend the registration of Punjab College for Women. Celebrities voiced their concerns on Instagram. Durefishan Saleem expressed anger at the continued prevalence of such cases, while Yumna Zaidi called for justice. Sarwat Gillani condemned the lack of safety measures for women, and Mahira Khan labeled the incident “shameful.” Ayesha Omar demanded punishment for those responsible, while Kinza Hashmi and Sanam Jung criticized attempts to cover up the matter.
Additionally: Following the public outcry, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz formed a seven-member committee, led by Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, to investigate and report on the incident within 48 hours.