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Lahore ASI Remanded After Alleged Rape of Mentally Challenged Woman in Police Station

Punjab’s prosecutor general has taken direct oversight to press for a transparent, merit-based criminal inquiry.

Overview

  • The victim, described in the FIR as a mentally challenged woman aged about 19–20, was taken from her home and later told family she had been raped inside Ghaziabad Police Station after returning distressed on Sunday.
  • Police registered an FIR under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code and Section 155‑C of the Police Order 2002 on August 3 and arrested the accused assistant sub‑inspector identified as Imran.
  • DIG Operations Faisal Kamran suspended all 78 Ghaziabad station staff for poor supervision on August 4 and named Ali Zaib Dastgir as the new SHO to restore oversight.
  • A magistrate granted the accused a four‑day physical remand to police on August 5 while the Punjab Forensic Science Agency collects scene evidence and medical reports are awaited.
  • Prosecutor General Irfan Sadiq Tarar has summoned investigators for a review and the case has renewed scrutiny of police station practices, protections for people with disabilities, and the need for transparent forensic and medical procedures.