He repeatedly raped her in his office.
Police in Rawalpindi revealed that they arrested the principal of a private academy for the rape of a Grade 10 student.
According to the FIR, he also forced her to undergo an abortion.
The shocking case has drawn widespread condemnation and calls for justice from various quarters.
The victim, a resident of Khayaban-i-Sir Syed in Pirwadhai, lodged an FIR under Sections 376 and 338A of the Pakistan Penal Code.
According to her statement, the principal initially assured her he would help her secure good matriculation grades.
Over time, he manipulated her trust, allegedly luring her into a sexual relationship under the false promise of marriage.
However, when she asked him to approach her parents, he delayed, only to later exploit her trust.
The complainant claimed he repeatedly raped her in his office.
Upon discovering that she was pregnant, he forced her to take medication to terminate the pregnancy.
However, the victim’s ordeal did not end there.
She alleged that the principal continued to assault her repeatedly and impregnated her again.
When she insisted on marriage, he refused and subjected her to physical abuse.
The police have since conducted a medical examination of the victim and assured the public of a comprehensive investigation.
Rawalpindi Superintendent of Police (SP) Rawal Arshad stated that swift action was taken to apprehend the suspect.
He promised to present solid evidence in court to secure exemplary punishment.
He emphasised:
“Violence, abuse, or harassment against women and children is unacceptable.”
The arrest has also drawn the attention of Human Rights Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, who called for an immediate and transparent investigation.
He instructed authorities to ensure the provision of justice to the victim and demanded a detailed report on the incident.
Under Section 376 of Pakistan’s Penal Code, rape is punishable by death or imprisonment ranging from 10 to 25 years.
The Anti-Rape Ordinance 2020 brought reforms such as expedited trials, mandatory medical exams, and a national offender registry.
Despite this, systemic issues remain, with only 0.5 per cent of rape cases ending in convictions.
A report by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) revealed that only 41 per cent of women subjected to rape report the crime.
Many withdraw their cases due to societal pressures.
Recent incidents in Rawalpindi, including the rape of an 11-year-old girl by her uncle in Adiala Jail’s residential colony.
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