Politicians, Celebrities Horrified at Minar-e-Pakistan Harassment Case

Lahore, 18th August: The sexual harassment case of a girl that took place near Minar-e-Pakistan on Independence Day has angered the politicians, activists and celebrities in the country.

Accoridng to reports, a horrific incident emerged Tuesday night when videos of a girl went viral, who was being harassed by 300-400 men of all ages at Greater Iqbal Park near Minar-e-Pakistan.

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As per details, the incident took place on the occasion of Independence Day, August 14, when a female Tik Tok star went to the park along with four of her friends to celebrate the occasion.

According to details from Dawn News, hordes of men climbed the fence after seeing the Tik Tok star and surrounded her. They attacked her to such an extent that her clothes got torn off and she was being constantly thrown in the air. The boys and men stole cash, jewelry and mobile from the girl too.
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Soon after the videos went viral on social media yesterday, the victim filed an FIR against 400 unidentified assailants with the Lahore police. Police have registered a case against them and assured the public to take legal action against them at their earliest.

Azhar Mashwani

Meanwhile, Azhar Mashwani, Punjab chief minister’s focal person for digital media tweeted on Wednesday that non-bailable clauses have now been added to the FIR and Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has taken notice of the incident.

Update on #minarepakistan incident:

Despite "Ashura" duties, Police is analyzing the video clips and available CCTV footages to identify the culprits & arrest them.

Strong and non-bailable clauses are added in the FIR.

Chief Minister has ordered to arrest all the culprits ASAP

— Azhar Mashwani (@MashwaniAzhar) August 18, 2021

Mashwani further informed that despite “Ashura” duties, Police are analyzing the video clips and available CCTV footage to identify the culprits & arrest them.

Zukfi Bukhari

PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari announced on Twitter that Prime Minister Imran Khan personally spoke to the Punjab IG to arrest the men involved in the incident.

PM @ImranKhanPTI personally spoke to IGPunjab, police is catching all culprits involved in manhandling of female tiktoker in Lahore & those damaging statue of Ranjit Singh at LahoreFort.
These are gross violations of laws & social norms, govt won’t spare a single person involved.

— Sayed Z Bukhari (@sayedzbukhari) August 18, 2021

Also taking notice of another horrible incident of vandalism of Ranjit Singh’s statue at Lahore Fort yesterday, he said that these are gross violations of laws & social norms, govt won’t spare a single person involved.

Several politicians and notable personalities in Pakistan have expressed severe distress over the incident and have urged the government to take immediate steps against the harassers in the country to set an example. They also highlighted that there is a serious need to protect the women of the country without any more delays.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the assault “speaks to a rot in our society”. He tweeted that the women of Pakistan feel insecure and it is all our responsibility to ensure safety and equal rights to all.

The assault of a young women by a mob at #minarepakistan should shame every Pakistani. It speaks to a rot in our society. Those responsible must be brought to justice. The women of Pakistan feel insecure and it is all our responsibility to ensure safety and equal rights to all.

— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) August 18, 2021

Assefa Bhutto Zardari

We cannot continue to bury our heads in the sand. #Pakistan is not safe. Not for our women. Not for our children. Our children aren’t safe from rape even in death. This is the disgusting shameful reality. #MinarePakistan

— Aseefa B Zardari (@AseefaBZ) August 18, 2021

Jibran Nasir

Lawyer and social activist Jibran Nasir pointed out that laws alone can’t fix our moral and social degeneration.

They didn't care for sanctity of another person's body, they didn't care about sanctity of #MinarePakistan, they didn't care about sanctity of #Muharram and they didn't care that stripping a women carries the death penalty. Laws alone can't fix our moral and social degenaration.

— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) August 17, 2021

Fatima Bhutto

Activist and author Fatima Bhutto wrote that there shouldn’t be any delay in the arrest of 400 men who filmed themselves at the Minar-e-Pakistan while assaulting the woman.

While assaulting a woman at Minar e Pakistan, the hundreds of men involved filmed themselves. Thanks to to the abundance of video evidence, can we expect over 400 arrests to be made in Lahore without delay? @PunjabPoliceCPO

— fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) August 17, 2021

Meanwhile, many celebrities spoke out about the increasing cases of sexual assault in the country!

Mahira Khan

I can’t believe what I just saw!!! I’ve said it before and I will say it again – make an example out of these men!
#MinarePakistan

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) August 17, 2021

Farhan Saeed

Disgusted , Furious , Heartbroken , Ashamed !
Ashamed of being a man today , ashamed that the men of this country keep doing these horrible acts every other day, ashamed that the law of my country does not hang these predators so that this doesn't happen again #MinarePakistan

— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) August 17, 2021

Mawra Hocane

I want to hear what the “not all men” brigade has to say this time!!!
Hope this incident is dreadful enough to open your eyes..atleast this time there will be no judgement about the girl & how she could have AVOIDED the situation!
Extremely DISGUSTED! Disturbing!#lahoreincident

— MAWRA HUSSAIN (@MawraHocane) August 18, 2021

Osman Khalid Butt

Another day, another incident, another moment we find ourselves collectively hanging our heads in shame.

Action, not just condemnation.
Bring the perpetrators to justice.

— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) August 17, 2021

Mansha Pasha

Also no more of, Islam gives women all the rights.
Unfortunately most here dont follow even Islam's basic tenants of human decency but know how to preach it to others like an Islamic scholar

— Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) August 18, 2021

Adnan Siddiqui

Now that we hav a plethora of evidence of what unfolded at #minarepakistan Can we finally see our police in action by putting those men responsible for this gruesome act behind the bars? Is this too much to ask for our women?#400men #lahoreincident #needanswers #protectourwomen

— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) August 18, 2021

Shahveer Jaffary

Youtuber Shahveer Jaffary expressed how embarrassed and disgusted he was at the latest incident of sexual harassment at such a monumental place.

I’m ashamed. I’m embarrassed. I’m sorry!#minarepakistan

— Shahveer Jafry (@shahveerjaay) August 17, 2021

The girl screams for help as she’s groped by hundreds of men. There is Azaan going on in the background.

I’m finding it hard to wrap my head around that scenario. #minarepakistan

— Shahveer Jafry (@shahveerjaay) August 17, 2021

The incident has irked the public and several hashtags including #400MEN, #AyeshaAkram and #LahoreIncident are currently trending on Twitter.

We hope that the concerned authorities take notice of increasing cases of assault and harassment in Pakistan and ensure that the lives of all citizens are safe.

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