Violent protests erupt at Lahore’s Punjab Group of Colleges over girl’s rape.
Students from the Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) staged massive violent demonstrations both inside and outside their campuses in Lahore on Monday, following reports of a first-year girl being raped by a security guard and van driver yesterday.
The big protest was held at Campus 10 in the morning and also extended to Campus 16 near Hafeez Centre, where students joined the demonstration, resulting in clashes between security personnel and the students, The Asian Mirror reported.
Several students were injured during the confrontation, with one seriously hurt.
Rescue 1122 shifted the critically injured student to Services Hospital on Jail Road, while other emergency vehicles arrived at the scene to provide medical aid.
The protests spilled over into the Muslim Town area, where students expressed their anger at what they claimed was an attempt by the college administration and police to suppress the incident.
Demonstrators demanded justice and transparency in the investigation.
Police, while trying to negotiate with the protesting students, confirmed they were conducting an inquiry into the allegations of the assault.
Students, however, remained skeptical of the probe, blaming the administration and authorities of covering up the case.
According to the media reports, yesterday, a first-year student at Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) Campus 10 in Lahore was allegedly raped by a security guard named Aun and a van driver in the college basement.
The incident happened during a break when the student was accidentally locked in the basement.
Her cries for help were eventually heard by a male teacher, who discovered her in distress.
The accused guard, Aun, fled the scene after the incident. The female victim was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital.
According to reports, the guard had a history of inappropriate behavior towards female staff members, raising serious concerns about campus safety.
Students have blamed the college administration of prioritizing the institution’s reputation over justice, as they are allegedly pressuring the student body to stay silent about the incident.
Following the shocking incident at Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) Campus 10, where a first-year student was allegedly raped by a security guard, widespread outrage has sparked a massive protest.
Students held banners, stating that they would continue their protest until justice was served.
Reports from the protest reveal that a large number of students gathered outside Campus 10, while some were forcibly locked inside by the administration.
As per the media reports, students from PGC, along with peers from various colleges and universities, are protesting outside Campus 10.
Demonstrators are gathering to demand justice for the victim and to hold the college administration accountable, as they are being accused of silencing students and protecting the institution’s reputation over transparency and safety.
The accused security guard, who had a history of inappropriate behaviour, has been arrested following the incident, which went viral on social media.
Lahore police confirmed that a formal First Information Report (FIR) has yet to be registered, as the victim’s family has not come forward with an official complaint.
