In Shakargarh, a shopkeeper is accused of raping a girl who visited his mobile repair shop. Authorities revealed that the accused filmed the assault and blackmailed the victim for four months, demanding money in exchange for not releasing the video on social media.
To prevent the video from going viral, the victim resorted to stealing 24 tolas of gold and cash from her home.
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A case has been filed against the shopkeeper following the victim’s complaint, and the police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
In a separate case earlier this month, a woman in Bhakkar’s Nazir Town was reportedly raped after being lured by a snitch to retrieve her mobile phone.
Police confirmed the victim has been hospitalized for a medical examination, and efforts are underway to apprehend another suspect. The victim told authorities that she was first molested at DHQ Hospital before the accused took her phone, later returning it to her.
