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Saturday October 05, 2024

Suspect arrested for harassing woman

Suspect continued to follow a woman, attempting to harass her

By Our Correspondent
July 06, 2024
A representational image of an arrested person. — AFP/File
A representational image of an arrested person. — AFP/File

LAHORE: Setting an example of proactive policing Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) arrested a habitual harasser of women on the road.

Safe City has released a video of a woman being harassed in the Mozang area. In the video, Safe City cameras captured a person following a woman on the road at night.

The suspect continued to follow the woman, attempting to harass her. The woman, feeling unsafe, started walking quickly and upon noticing the person following her, she tried to run towards the bus stop. Seeing the suspect harassing the woman, a safe city officer informed the Virtual Women Police Station about the situation. The Virtual Women Police Station took immediate action and sent the police to the spot. The police took the suspect into custody and initiated legal proceedings against him. The PSCA spokesperson stated that the Virtual Women Police Station is committed to the protection and provision of justice to victimised women. Women, who feel unsafe, should immediately call 15, he added.