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Mozang police arrest Ghulam Mustafa for allegedly assaulting a girl riding a scooty on Link Road
The accused allegedly hit her motorcycle, blocked her way, slapped her and pulled her hair; her face and nose were injured
A case has been registered at Mozang police station on her father’s complaint and investigation is under way
DIG Operations says crimes against women will be dealt with strictly and without discrimination

LAHORE: Mozang police have arrested a man for allegedly assaulting a girl riding a scooty on Link Road, where he allegedly hit her motorcycle, blocked her way, pulled her down and beat her.

The accused, identified as Ghulam Mustafa, a resident of Chiniot district, allegedly slapped the girl, pulled her hair and subjected her to violence after knocking her motorcycle down. Her face and nose were injured, while her laptop and bag were also damaged.

The accused also allegedly tried to snatch her mobile phone and laptop. A case has been registered at Mozang police station on the complaint of the victim’s father, while further investigation is under way.

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DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said blocking women’s way in public, harassing and assaulting them is intolerable, adding that indiscriminate legal action would be taken against those who frighten women.

He said those involved in crimes against women would be dealt with strictly.