In a deeply distressing incident that has shocked the community, an 80-year-old woman was allegedly raped in Basti Din Muhammad, Moza Galore Massu Khan, located 55 kilometers from Rahim Yar Khan. The harrowing incident occurred on Saturday, as reported by the Rukanpur police.
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The tragic events unfolded when the victim’s family left their residence to participate in a Muharram procession, leaving the elderly woman at home with her son. During this time, she went to her father’s nearby house to wash clothes. It was during this visit that the unthinkable occurred.
The victim’s son heard his mother’s cries for help and, with two witnesses, rushed to the scene. To their horror, they found the elderly woman being assaulted by the suspect in a field. Upon being spotted, the perpetrator managed to escape from the scene, leaving the traumatized victim behind.
In response to this heinous crime, the police have taken swift action, filing a case against the suspect under section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The authorities are fully committed to apprehending the alleged perpetrator and ensuring that justice is served for the victim.
This deeply disturbing incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the urgent need to address issues of safety and security, especially for vulnerable members of society. The welfare and protection of our elderly citizens must be prioritized, and actions must be taken to prevent such horrific acts from occurring in the future.
As investigations continue, it is essential for the public to come forward with any relevant information that may assist the police in their efforts to bring the perpetrator to justice. This is a time for unity and solidarity, as the community stands together to support the victim and her family during this difficult period.
Our thoughts are with the victim and her loved ones as they navigate through this traumatic experience. It is crucial that we collectively work towards creating a safer society for all, where such reprehensible acts find no place and justice is swift and unwavering.
