17-year-old transgender was gang-raped in Qaboola, Arifwala
The incident took place when the transgender woman, Saman, was returning from a function.
A sad incident took place in the Qaboola police station area of Arifwala, where a 17-year-old transgender was gang-raped by a group of miscreants near Faisal Chowk.
The incident took place when the transgender woman, Saman, was returning from a function. The accused forcibly took her to the fields and raped her.
Taking immediate notice of the incident, DPO Pakpattan Tariq Wilayat ordered the Qabula police to arrest the accused.
The police took action and arrested three accused, Abu Bakr, Ali Raza and Owais. A case has been registered against the accused under the provisions of gang rape on the complaint of the transgender woman, Saman.
DPO Tariq Wilayat said on the occasion that the protection of transgenders and other vulnerable sections of the society is the top priority.
He expressed his determination to ensure the protection of transgenders as per the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab and the IG Punjab.
He further said that all possible steps will be taken to ensure the strictest punishment to the elements involved in crimes against transgenders.