A police crackdown occurred on student protesters at a private college in Lahore following reports of an alleged rape of a female student.
The situation escalated into a large demonstration, resulting in clashes between students and security forces, leaving several injured. Authorities had arrested a security guard involved in the alleged assault after the incident gained traction on social media.
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DIG Operations Faisal Kamran informed the media that the news of the alleged assault spread online, prompting swift police action. The accused security guard is in custody, but the details of the incident remain unverified. Police are working with the college and students to locate the victim and her family, while reviewing CCTV footage to gather more evidence.