Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced on Wednesday that an individual responsible for spreading false claims, inciting unrest, and misleading students has been arrested.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she emphasised her commitment to hold accountable all those involved in the false propaganda surrounding an alleged rape case, which she confirmed never occurred.
This guy who propagated a blatant lie, incited violence & provoked the students has been arrested. As promised, I will not spare anyone who was part of the conspiracy & false propaganda that have gravely affected an innocent girl & her family alleging a rape that never happened. pic.twitter.com/bQoLkgAmI6
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) October 16, 2024
“She was a student of Punjab college and this is her years old picture and is now happily married but her pic is being used as deceased rape victim Manahil,” CM Punjab added.
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Her family is requesting police to clarify to media. She was a student of Punjab college and this is her years old picture. She is now happily married but her pic is being used as deceased rape victim manahil. https://t.co/Am02sDfs2I
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) October 16, 2024
In a separate statement, CM Maryam condemned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), referring to it as a “terrorist” party. During a press conference in Lahore, she accused PTI of manipulating students for political gain by making baseless allegations.
Maryam Nawaz expressed her dismay over the party’s actions, stating, “PTI has stooped to using children to push their agenda, diverting their focus with false news.” She stressed that all individuals involved in the protest will face justice, reiterating that the girl at the center of the controversy had been in the hospital since October 2.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that those who participated in the conspiracy and protests are brought to justice.
