Decision to impose ’emergency’ in Punjab province of Pakistan in view of increasing cases of rape

Authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province have decided to declare an “emergency” following a spike in cases of sexual abuse against women and children, media reported on Monday.

Punjab Home Minister Atta Tarar on Sunday said the administration was forced to “declare an emergency to deal with rape cases”.

The minister said that the rapid increase in cases of sexual abuse against women and children in the province is a serious issue for the society and government officials.

Dawn newspaper quoted the provincial minister as saying, “Four to five rape cases are being reported daily in Punjab, due to which the government is considering special measures to deal with cases of sexual harassment, abuse and coercion.” ” Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Headquarters.

The minister stressed in the presence of Law Minister Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan that all cases would be reviewed by the Cabinet Committee on Rape and Law and Order, and civil society, women’s rights organisations, teachers and lawyers would also be consulted. Keep an eye on such incidents.

Tarar also urged parents to teach their children about the importance of safety and that children should not be left alone in their homes without supervision.

Tarar said the accused have been detained in several cases, the government has launched an anti-rape campaign and students will be made aware of sexual harassment in schools.

The Home Minister also said that the role of the Punjab Forensic Science Agency would be improved for DNA sampling on a fast track basis and a meeting with the laboratory officials was scheduled for Monday.

Responding to a question, the Minister also expressed regret over the fact that taking drugs has become a fashion in elite schools and colleges, which is contributing to the rise in the crime graph.