The Federal Investigation Agency in Pakistan has registered cases against 36 people for spreading misinformation about a rape case on social media. The alleged assault took place at a college in Punjab, with protests calling for justice for the victim. The college initially denied the incident, but a guard was arrested, leading to skepticism among students. The ban on student unions in Pakistan since 1984 is being criticized, with calls for their reinstatement to help address issues like sexual abuse. Cases of rape in Pakistan are reported to be high, with a significant number of cases going unreported due to social stigmas. There are concerns about the handling of sensitive matters like sexual assault by Pakistani police and media, with calls for better training and response. The recent protests come after a woman was gang-raped during a polio vaccination drive in Sindh province, with her husband further victimizing her by throwing her out of the house. Overall, there are deep-rooted issues around handling sexual abuse cases and supporting victims in Pakistan that need to be addressed.
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Students protest alleged on-campus rape in Pakistan, police respond with tear gas
