The Punjab government has suspended the registration of Punjab College’s Gulberg campus after a female student was allegedly raped inside the college.
The protest— in which many student participated—took place against the admin of the college who allegedly threatened students to stay silent on the matter.
Despite the news being reported by various channels, the college has claimed that “no such incident has been reported to the police or our campus administration, and no student, parent, or guardian has raised concerns.”
“Despite the lack of credible evidence supporting these allegations, we remain fully committed to transparency and will continue to work closely with the authorities to ensure a fair and thorough process”, said the college in a statement.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat arrived at the campus to engage in discussions with the protesters. However, tension further escalated which let to clash between the students and the police.
In the video posted by Dawn, the tensions can be seen.
Azaad Digital also talked to the classsmate of the female student who was allegedly raped. The student explained the whole incident and demanded justice for the girl.
What happened to the student inside Punjab College?
In a tragic incident that took place in Lahore, a female student was allegedly raped on the college premises by a security guard named Aun and is currently fighting for her life in the ICU.
The student is in her first year at Punjab College, Lahore.
Her cries were heard by a male teacher, who eventually found and rescued her.
Reports suggest that the guard had a history of inappropriate behavior with female staff, raising questions about why action wasn’t taken earlier.
After the news went viral, the police arrested the guard. The police managed to arrest the accused within 10 hours of the incident from another city – the outskirts of Lahore.
Protest against rape incident
Despite growing concerns, the college administration is allegedly pressuring students to remain silent, prioritising their reputation over transparency. This has prompted students to protest against the administration.
An alleged message circulating on social media in which the administration has strongly advised against participating in the protest.
The college warned that students and their parents who take part will face suspension, however, many are willing to join.
Students have urged the public to participate in the protest, which will take place today (Monday) in front of the college campus in Gulberg.
Aurat March statement
Aurat March Lahore has expressed solidarity with the students, demanding justice, accountability, and lasting safety measures on campus.
The organisation criticised the Punjab college management, urging that educational institutions must confront incidents of harassment and assault head-on, rather than silencing victims and stifling critical voices.
