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Motorway Rape Case: Both Culprits Transferred to Kot Lakhpat Jail’s Death Cell

March 22, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Motorway Gang Rape case culprits naming Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali, who were sentenced to death on March 20, have been transferred to the death cell.

The main convicts in the motorway rape case, have been shifted to the death cell of Kot Lakhpat Jail where their sentences will be carried out.

On Saturday, the Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has sentenced ‘convicted’ Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali to death.

The ATC in Lahore has announced the decision, which had earlier reserved the verdict. However, ATC Judge Arshad Hussain Bhatta heard the proceedings.

On the other hand, the judge has also sentenced both the culprits to life imprisonment for 14 years.

Both the accused were also hit with a fine of Rs50,000 each and a life imprisonment sentence.

Motorway Rape Case: Abid Malhi, Shafqat Ali Sentenced To Death By ATC

March 20, 2021March 20, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has on Saturday sentenced ‘convicted’ Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali to death in the Motorway Gang Rape case.

The ATC in Lahore has announced the decision today, which had earlier reserved the verdict. However, ATC Judge Arshad Hussain Bhatta heard the proceedings.

On the other hand, the judge has also sentenced both the culprits to life imprisonment for 14 years.

Both the accused were also hit with a fine of Rs50,000 each and a life imprisonment sentence.

What Happened During The Case Trial?

During the trial, the statements of 40 witnesses were recorded and a three-member special prosecution team recorded the statements of witnesses in jail.

During the trial, the victim also appeared in the jail court, recorded her statement and identified the accused.

The final statements of the accused were also recorded before the anti-terrorism court and their cross-examination was also completed.

Earlier on March 3, the court had indicted both the main accused Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali while the accused had pleaded not guilty.

Police had filed a 200-page challan on February 20 after several court respite, in which the accused were found guilty.

Police recorded the statements of 40 witnesses in the challan and the challan said that Abid Malhi and Shafqat Baga had robbed and raped the woman.

The challan said that the accused were identified in the parade jail and their DNA was also matched which matched while both the accused have also confessed their guilt during interrogation.

Motorway rape case: Another suspect Shafqat arrested, his DNA matches with samples

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The Lahore police on Monday arrested a man named Shafqat, an alleged accused in motorway rape case in Lahore.

Shafqat is a friend of Abid Ali, the main accused in the Motorway rape case.

In a major breakthrough of the case, the DNA of suspect Shafqat has matched with the samples collected from the crime scene, security personnel confirmed on Monday.

However, Waqar’s DNA does not match with samples collected from the scene.

According to the details, the police officers arrested Shafqat on the identification of alleged co-accused Waqar-ul-Hassan, who has surrendered before CIA police station in Lahore‘s Model Town yesterday.

Revelations made by Waqar-ul-Hassan

While making important revelations during interrogation, Waqar told that prime suspect Abid has committed several heinous crimes with his accomplice Shafqat who is currently under arrest.

Afterwards, CIA has sent teams to Bahawalnagar, Lahore and Sheikhupura for the arrest of Shafqat.

On the other hand, Waqar is likely to be presented before the local court whereas identification parade will also be held to recognize the suspects.

Lahore CCPO extends apology over his remarks for rape victim

September 14, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Lahore Capital City Police Office (CCPO) Umer Sheikh on Monday apologized for his statement on the Lahore motorway gang-rape incident in which he had implied victim shared the blame for it. In a statement after meeting Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar in Lahore, Lahore CCPO said: “I apologize to the victim woman, and all sections of … Read more

Lahore CCPO summoned by LHC over blaming remarks on Motorway rape incident

September 14, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has summoned Lahore CCPO Umer Sheikh over inappropriate remarks blaming the victim for the recent Motorway gang rape incident.

The LHC has summoned Lahore CCPO to explain his position on the matter.

A bench of the high court headed by Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan was hearing a writ petition seeking the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the incident. He directed the Lahore police chief to appear in personal capacity in short a while.

Over the course of the hearing, the chief justice remarked that the entire provincial cabinet should have tendered an apology over the CCOP’s statement. “What investigation is this? The CCPO is putting the blame on the rape victim.”

Motorway rape incident: Co-accused Waqar-ul-Hassan will be presented before court today

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Motorway Rape Incident suspect surrenders

Alleged co-accused of the recent Lahore Motorway rape incident, Waqar-ul-Hassan is likely to be presented before the local court today (Monday).

Yesterday, one of the two suspects of the motorway rape incident, Waqar ul Hassan, has surrendered before CIA police station in Lahore‘s Model Town.

According to the details, the investigation team has sent sample of Waqar to the laboratory for DNA test. Sources told that identification parade will also be held to recognize the suspect.

Bushra Ansari demands exemplary punishment for rapists, acid attackers

September 13, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

As the recent horrific Lahore motorway rape incident sparked fury online, many celebrities including Bushra Ansari came froth to demand public hanging of rapists.

Bushra Ansari has demanded authorities concerned for exemplary punishment for rapists.

The legendary actress turned to Instagram to bash authorities for not taking strict actions against these disturbing events. She also urged for exemplary punishments so that the rapists could experience the similar pain as of victims.

She wrote, “Thinking wat to ask n what to think..just want the rapist to be alive..not to be hanged..they should live the rest of their lives , with the pain n helplessness with broken legs broken arms and without the organs which destroy women and their souls..”

“They should be alive to witness the hatred and pain of dying everyday like the rape victims and acid burnt women..like those parents who die every nite n every day..after their innocent boys n baby girls are brutal death.”

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“PHANSI IS JUST A FEW MINUTES PUNISHMENT BUT THEY SHOULD BE A REAL “IBRAT” KA NISHAN..BUSSS BIHAT HOGAYA…BUSSSSSSS…Islam ki boat karty hain to practical banain. aankh k badly ankh.. to izzat or zillat k badly zillat.”

Bushra also urged Maulana Tariq Jameel, the famed religious scholar to speak out on these issues, saying “pl maulana Tariq Jameel.koi dharna koi ehtejaj ap bhi to Karen…ap ki yahan bohat zuroorat hay..boliayyyyy…please..”

Motorway rape incident: Suspect Waqar ul Hassan surrenders before police

September 13, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The horrific Lahore motorway rape incident, which took place on Tuesday night, when a woman was traveling with her children was robbed and gang-raped by two men.

One of the two suspects of the motorway rape incident, Waqar ul Hassan, today has surrendered and denied his charges before Lahore police.

Suspect’s DNA matches with woman’s sample

A breakthrough occurred on Saturday in the Lahore motorway gang rape incident when the sample of DNA of one of the suspects matched with the samples taken from the victim.

According to the details, the suspect’s DNA sample was already present in the Forensic Science Agency’s DNA bank. Police said that the suspect has a criminal record and that important progress has been made in the case, however, no arrests have been done yet.

IG Punjab dismisses reports of any arrest

Earlier, the Inspector General (IG) of Punjab police, Inam Ghani had dismissed reports that a suspect in the Lahore Motorway gang rape case has been arrested.

He added that he would share the news of any arrest himself as he is directly monitoring the investigations.

“Such unconfirmed news affects the case and is also misleading for the public,” he said. He also said that pictures of the woman and the suspect of the case being shared on social media were fake. He requested the media to confirm facts before reporting on such sensitive issues.

IG Punjab Refused To Defend Victim-Blaming Comments By CCPO Lahore

Inspector General IG Punjab Inam Ghani on Saturday refused to defend the victim-blaming comments by Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Umar Sheikh on the Lahore motorway rape incident.

Stressing that in “no way the victim can be blamed for the horrific event”, IG Punjab said: “[The] guard cannot tell the owner of the house to protect their belongings themselves.”

Meanwhile, Law Minister Raja Basharat had also termed the CCPO’s statement ‘inappropriate’ and maintained that he does not approve or agree with whatever the CCPO had earlier said.

Motorway rape case: Suspect’s DNA matches with woman’s samples

September 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

A progress has been achieved in Lahore motorway rape case on Saturday as the suspect’s DNA has matched with the samples taken from the victim, sources told.

According to sources, the suspect’s DNA sample was already present in the Forensic Science Agency’s DNA bank, which matched with the samples taken from the motorway rape victim.

Police said that the suspect has a criminal record and that important progress has been made in the case, however, he has not been arrested yet.

IG Punjab refused to defend victim-blaming comments by CCPO Lahore

Inspector General IG Punjab Inam Ghani on Saturday refused to defend the victim-blaming comments by Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Umar Sheikh on the Lahore motorway rape incident.

Stressing that in “no way the victim can be blamed for the horrific event”, IG Punjab said: “[The] guard cannot tell the owner of the house to protect their belongings themselves.”

Meanwhile, Law Minister Raja Basharat had also termed the CCPO’s statement ‘inappropriate’ and maintained that he does not approve or agree with whatever the CCPO had earlier said.

Motorway gang-rape: Police Manage To Reach Culprits

September 12, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Bazdar said that Police have managed to reach the real culprits of Motorway gang-rape case in less than 72 hours. He said this during a press conference with provincial ministers and IG Punjab in Lahore. “A reward of Rs 25.25 lakh has been announced for those who help in the arrest … Read more

‘Motorway Rape Incident is an embarrassment before the world’

September 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed strongly condemned the Lahore motorway rape incident saying that we are much ashamed in front of the world due to this horrific event. Speaking to a press conference in Lahore, Sheikh Rasheed said Lahore CCPO Umar Sheikh’s statement is inappropriate and senseless. He also added that the CCPO … Read more

Motorway rape incident: CM Punjab to chair investigation committee meeting

September 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Compensation announced for victims of Bahawalnagar Ashura procession blast

(Motorway rape incident) Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar will chair a meeting of the investigation committee formed to probe into the Lahore motorway gang-rape incident.

The chief minister will review the progress of the investigation into the motorway rape incident in the meeting which will be attended by the provincial law minister, chief secretary, inspector general and other officials.

It is pertinent to mention here that the provincial authorities had released Rs50 million funds to the Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA) over the directive of CM Usman Buzdar for completing the DNA tests of the suspects.

According to sources, Lahore’s Capital City Police Office (CCPO) will also appear before the investigation committee to clarify his statement regarding the gang-rape incident.

Singer Shahzad Roy opposes public hanging of rapists

September 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Amidst the ongoing demand of hanging rapists, showbiz celebrities, political leaders and social media users bashed the government for not taking such strict action against this horrific events.

After the recent Motorway rape incident and Marwah rape-murder case, Twitteraties sparked fury and are demanding public hanging of rapists.

Moreover, the showbiz fraternity also raised their voice against the rape case and the blindful attitude of the government.

However, singer and social worker Shehzad Roy is against the public hanging punishment.

Shahzad Roy took to Twitter to share his thoughts about this matter.

He wrote, “Whoever is demanding to hang any criminal publicly should not forget that there is enough research available that ‘violence breeds violence'”.

Who ever is demanding to Hang any criminal publicaly should not forget that there is enough research available that “Violence breeds violence”

— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) September 11, 2020

He further added, “I have done a lot to save kids from sexual abuse & corporal punishment. Rapists, child molesters, or criminals like them should be punished with the full force of law. I am against giving any punishment publicly,” he reiterated, adding, “Do you want our young kids to see bodies hanging on chowks, chorahas and markets?”

I hav done a lot to save kids from sexual abuse & corporal punishment. Rapists,child molesters or criminals like them should b punished with ful force of law.I am against giving any punishment publicly. Do you want our young kids to see bodies hanging on chowks,choraha & markets?

— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) September 12, 2020

However, a number of people disagreed with Roy’s point of view and his post is flooded with negative comments.

‘CCPO Lahore can’t blame the victim for the horrific event’: IG Punjab

September 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Inspector General IG Punjab Inam Ghani on Saturday refused to defend the victim-blaming comments by Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Umar Sheikh on the Lahore motorway rape incident.

Stressing that in “no way the victim can be blamed for the horrific event”, IG Punjab said: “[The] guard cannot tell the owner of the house to protect their belongings themselves.”

Meanwhile, Law Minister Raja Basharat had also termed the CCPO’s statement ‘inappropriate’ and maintained that he does not approve or agree with whatever the CCPO had earlier said.

CCPO Lahore ‘inappropriate’ victim-blaming remarks

CCPO Lahore landed in hot water after he put the blame on the Lahore motorway gang-rape incident. In his remarks, the CCPO wondered why the woman took the route to travel and said that she should have checked her petrol tank before getting on the said route.

The CCPO is set to lead the investigation of the gruesome incident.

Sheikh had said that the woman had left Lahore’s Defence area at 12:30am for Gujranwala.

Asad Umar, Shahzad Akbar are supporting CCPO Lahore: Rana Sanaullah

September 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Imran Khan is building false narrative about threats to his life: Rana Sana

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-M) leader Rana Sanaullah has on Saturday said that the situation that has been created in the country may make the situation more worse.

Speaking to media officials, Rana Sana said that Prime Minister Minister Imran Khan should think about what promises he made to the nation and what lies he told.

The PML-N leader further said the whole nation is saddened over the motorway incident and demand public hanging of the rapists. The whole nation, however, is protesting against the CCPO Lahore Umar Sheikh over his inappropriate remarks as he blamed the motorway victim.

He questioned whether we should expect any help or justice after witnessing CCPO’s attitude? Rana Sana added that CCPO Lahore was brought for local body elections while Asad Umar and Shehzad Akbar are supporting him.

The PML-N leader also added that the motorway tragedy deserves no less condemnation.

What Happened During The Case Trial?

Revelations made by Waqar-ul-Hassan

Suspect’s DNA matches with woman’s sample

IG Punjab dismisses reports of any arrest

IG Punjab Refused To Defend Victim-Blaming Comments By CCPO Lahore

IG Punjab refused to defend victim-blaming comments by CCPO Lahore

CCPO Lahore ‘inappropriate’ victim-blaming remarks

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