A 15-year-old girl was raped in front of her father in Pattoki on Thursday while she, her father and five-year-old brother were on their way to home from a marriage ceremony, reports ARY News.
According to details, Zahoor Ahmed, the father of the rape survivor told police that they were stopped at the Pattoki-Chunian Bypass by dacoits.
Ahmed said that the dacoits led him to the fields, tied him with a rope, and then raped his daughter right in front of his eyes.
“Later, when they saw some bystanders, they panicked and fled, leaving their motorcycle behind,” he added.
Saddar police officers arrived at the scene and transported them to the Tehsil Headquarter Hospital, where the girl’s medical test revealed that she had been raped.
A case has been filed against unidentified individuals. Meanwhile, the Punjab Inspector General (IG) has taken notice of the matter and summoned a detailed report from Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sheikhupura and directed him for the immediate arrest of the culprits. He has also directed the District Police Officer (DPO) to remain in touch with the family of the survivor.
