- Punjab takes notice of increasing occurrences of women and child sexual assault.
- Four to five cases of rape being reported daily in Punjab.
- All cases will be reviewed by Cabinet Committee on Rape and Law and Order, says Punjab home minister.
LAHORE: Punjab Home Minister Atta Tarar said Sunday that the Punjab government had decided to declare an emergency amid a rapid increase of reported cases of sexual abuse against women and children.
Speaking at a press conference at the PML-N’s headquarters, he stated that an increase in such incidents was a serious issue for society and government officials. “Four to five cases of rape 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,” he added.
