Islamabad
The Senate approved the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) (Amendment) Bill on Monday, declaring DNA testing of rape victims mandatory. The bill now also includes jail time and a fine on the police officer, responsible for the investigation, over failure to comply with the new changes. The bill was presented by Senator Humayun Mohmand, stating that police officials would arrange DNA tests of the rape victims from the laboratories recognised by the government preferably within 72 hours after the crime. Over failure to comply with the law, the concerned police official will face up to three years in jail and a fine. The approval for fresh tweaks was given in today’s session conducted by Senate Deputy Chairman Syedaal Khan Nasar.
