Some prominent Pakistani actresses spoke out after a security guard allegedly raped a young female student in Punjab College, Lahore.
The actors including Mahira Khan, Hania Amir, Durefishan Saleem and others raised their voices against sexual violence.
Durefishan said she was “frustrated and angry” at the incident and questioned how long we would hear such stories.
Mahira shared a video of students protesting and called the incident “shameful”.
Hania, who is very vocal about social issues, also shared a post about Punjab College incident.
Yumna Zaidi said she was heartbroken and out of words after the incident.
“Every abuse, every injustice, every cruelty will require an answer,” she wrote in Urdu, calling for justice for the victim.
Sarwat Gilani posted a picture from the Aurat March on her Instagram feed and condemned negligence in the safety and security of women in the workplace or educational facilities.
“We believe justice should prevail and the people asking the students to remain silent on this issue should be held accountable for their actions.”
Latest updates on the Punjab College case
The Punjab government’s high-powered committee has released its initial findings on the alleged rape case.
According to committee, the girl’s parents strongly refuted the rape and assault allegations circulating on social media. They claimed that their daughter had not been assaulted but had suffered a fall at home on October 2, which led to medical treatment.
Despite the police and government dismissing the news as “misinformation”, many have accused both parties of concealing the truth. They raise critical questions about why Punjab College’s registration was initially cancelled if no wrongdoing had occurred.
The students continue to protest against the college administration, demanding clear answers.
