Summary
- IG Punjab Abdul Karim informed the court that there are more than 500 cases of abducted and missing girls in the province*, during a major hearing at the Lahore High Court that led to a significant recovery.
- *500+ Cases – Alarming Disclosure:* On the court’s query, IG Punjab Abdul Karim informed the court that there are more than 500 cases of abducted and missing girls in Punjab and work is ongoing.
- The Lahore High Court has sought a *detailed report from IG Punjab Abdul Karim* regarding the recovery of missing girls and pending cases.
IG Punjab Abdul Karim informed the court that there are more than 500 cases of abducted and missing girls in the province*, during a major hearing at the Lahore High Court that led to a significant recovery.
Due to the effective intervention of Chief Justice Lahore High Court *Justice Alia Neelam*, a *16-year-old girl* who had been missing for two years has been recovered and produced before the court.
During the hearing, *IG Punjab Abdul Karim* appeared before the court on judicial orders. Police recovered the 16-year-old girl and produced her before the bench.
*Verification in Court:*
Chief Justice Alia Neelam verified the identity of the girl and instructed her to show her face. The Chief Justice asked IG Punjab whether the girl present was the same as the one in the photograph available with the court. IG Punjab confirmed that she was the same.
*500+ Cases – Alarming Disclosure:*
On the court’s query, IG Punjab Abdul Karim informed the court that there are more than 500 cases of abducted and missing girls in Punjab and work is ongoing.
Expressing deep concern, Chief Justice Alia Neelam asked what mechanism the police has made to investigate cases related to children and women. IG Punjab stated that committees have been formed.
*Chief Justice’s Strong Remarks:*
> “If committees were formed, then why is this the situation? After the High Court’s notice, police moved into action and the girl missing for two years was recovered with a little effort.”
> “Have you ever thought what the parents of these missing girls must be going through?”
The court also noted that there is a trend in the police department that if it is a girl’s case, then the girl must be like this or like that, stressing that this attitude needs to be changed and police should work with sensitivity in cases related to women and girls.
The Lahore High Court has sought a *detailed report from IG Punjab Abdul Karim* regarding the recovery of missing girls and pending cases.
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