Haroon Siraj
SWAT
A large number of women staged a protest in Madyan on Friday against the alleged sexual assault and killing of a nine-year-old girl, demanding the strictest punishment for the accused.
The protesters, carrying placards and chanting slogans, blocked the main road linking Madyan with Bahrain and Kalam for several hours, disrupting traffic in the area.
A large number of men also joined the protest and called for severe punishment for the suspect in accordance with the law.
District Police Officer (DPO) Swat Mushtaq Ahmed reached the site and held talks with the protesters. The demonstrators apprised him of their concerns and demands, which he heard in detail.
Following assurances from the police regarding the investigation, the protesters expressed satisfaction and reopened the road for traffic before dispersing peacefully.
Talking to this correspondent, the DPO said the investigation into the incident was being conducted on modern lines. He said a joint investigation team, comprising police officers and prosecutors, had also been constituted to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation into the case.
