Lahore students protest against sexual harassment in response to a dismissed viral rape claim.

In Lahore, Pakistan, a viral claim of a college campus rape, dismissed as "fake news" by police, has sparked a significant protest movement among students demanding accountability for sexual harassment. The protests reflect broader fears about women's safety in a patriarchal society where discussing abuse is taboo. In response, the Lahore High Court has established a committee to investigate, while the Punjab government set up a women-only police emergency line amid rising unrest.

October 24, 2024
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