Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday constituted a fact-finding committee to ascertain truth into the matter of alleged rape incident in a private college. The sources said that the newly-formed committee would provide detailed report to the CM within 48 hours. According to the notification, the committee would be headed by the Punjab chief secretary and include the home secretary, Punjab advocate general, higher education secretary, special education secretary and specialised health care and medical health secretary as its members.

The authorities said that the committee could also add other members for assistance. The committee will glean information and evidences in the alleged rape case while recording statements of college students, teachers and administration. The committee will examine all aspects of the matter including quick response from the college administration and treatment of the police. On the other hand, CM Maryam in her statement on the ‘Rural Women Day’ reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to bring rural women at par with their urban counterparts. She also paid tribute to rural women for their tireless determination and hard work.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan