Bahawalpur college principal booked for alleged rape

Police have registered a case against the principal of a private college in Bahawalpur over the alleged rape of a 17-year-old first-year student. The suspect has not been arrested, while an investigation is underway.

According to the complaint filed by the victim’s father, the incident allegedly took place on November 3 in Mauza Khanpur Mirchan.

The father stated that his daughter was waiting outside the college gate to return home when the principal allegedly called her into his office and sexually assaulted her.

He said his daughter disclosed the alleged incident after returning home and informed her family about what had happened.

The complainant further claimed that members of his biradari had discouraged him from approaching the police, delaying the filing of the complaint. However, he eventually decided to seek legal action against the accused.

A Musafirkhana police official confirmed that a case had been registered and said the matter was being investigated.

Meanwhile, the victim’s parents have appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to intervene, ensure immediate action and direct police to arrest the suspect.