Pakpattan: Man arrested for allegedly setting 18-year-old girl on fire

Police have arrested a man accused of setting an 18-year-old girl on fire after allegedly pouring petrol on her in the Qaboola town of Pakpattan district.

PAKPATTAN: Police have arrested a man accused of setting an 18-year-old girl on fire after allegedly pouring petrol on her in the Qaboola town of Pakpattan district.

The victim was shifted to a hospital in Sahiwal by Rescue 1122 personnel, where she was reported to be in critical condition. Police have registered a case against the suspect and taken him into custody.

According to the complaint filed by the girl’s father, Fakhar Hayat his daughter was returning home after collecting food from a hotel when the incident occurred.

The father told police that his daughter was passing through Sabir Basti near Jamia Islamia Qaboola when a local shopkeeper, identified as Adeel, allegedly grabbed her by the arm and forcibly took her into his shop.

The complaint further stated that when the young woman raised an alarm the suspect allegedly poured petrol on her and set her on fire.

After receiving information about the incident a Rescue 1122 team reached the scene and provided emergency assistance before transferring the injured girl to a hospital in Sahiwal for treatment.

Police registered a case on the complaint of Fakhar Hayat and arrested the nominated suspect. Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Authorities have not yet shared additional details about the motive behind the alleged attack or the victim’s latest medical condition.

The case has raised serious concerns about women’s safety and the need for prompt action in incidents involving violence against women.