{
  "id": 6101964,
  "title": "Sexual crimes against women on the rise in Lahore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/sexual-crimes-against-women-on-the-rise-in-lahore-6101964",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T03:24:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2027961/sexual-crimes-against-women-on-the-rise-in-lahore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LAHORE: Recent days in Lahore have witnessed a surge in sexual crimes against women, raising concerns over the city's safety and the government's efforts to combat gender-based violence. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's zero tolerance policy towards sexual assault on females has been put to the test as six women, including a mentally challenged 15-year-old girl, were allegedly raped across various parts of the city. The victims were targeted in different neighborhoods, including Kahna, Nishtar Colony, Kot Lakhpat, Nawab Town, Shahdara Town, and Factory Area, despite repeated claims from the CM that such crimes were a red line for her and that she would not tolerate gender-based violence.\n\nOne of the most shocking incidents involved a mentally disabled girl who was lured by a suspect in the Baghbanpura area and taken to a deserted place where the suspect allegedly attempted to rape her. In another case, a woman residing in a rented house alleged that her former husband forced his way into her home and raped her, physically assaulting her when she resisted. Another victim reported that a cab driver offered her a job opportunity at a local factory and later gang-raped her in a secluded location, recording the incident and using it for blackmail.\n\nThe situation of gender-based violence in Lahore is further highlighted by the case of a woman from Johar Town who was promised marriage by a man only to be left pregnant, causing her to file a complaint with the Nawab Town police. In the Kot Lakhpat area, a man invaded his former wife's residence, allegedly raping her and threatening dire consequences, including the murder of her children. Additionally, a case was registered in Nishtar Colony against a suspect for multiple instances of sexual assault against a woman.\n\nThe Shahdara Town police registered a case after a woman was repeatedly raped by a man. These incidents collectively paint a grim picture of the prevailing gender-based violence and heinous crimes like rape in Lahore, leaving the community and authorities grappling with the need for effective solutions to address this pressing issue.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s policy of zero tolerance towards sexual assault on the females suffered a major blow as six women were allegedly raped while three young girls, including a mentally challenged 15-year-old, were sexually harassed in various parts of the city in the last few days. All the victims were discriminated against in the heart of Lahore during the last few days despite…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Sexual crimes against women on the rise in Lahore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/sexual-crimes-against-women-on-the-rise-in-lahore",
        "published": "2026-09-07T03:24:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}