ASI accused of raping mentally impaired woman inside Lahore police station; over 70 personnel suspended

Lahore police have suspended the entire staff of Ghaziabad police station after an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was accused of raping a woman inside the police station, senior officials said on Tuesday.

According to Lahore DIG (Operations) Faisal Kamran, the alleged assault took place on Sunday inside a room on the upper floor of the police station. The official said the complainant identified the location during an inspection by senior police officers.

The DIG said the entire police station staff was suspended under departmental rules, as personnel on duty were responsible for preventing misconduct within the premises. He said no officer questioned why the ASI had brought the woman to the police station without the presence of female police personnel.

According to a police report, more than 70 officials and personnel posted at the station have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.