Layyah police have apprehended a suspect who abducted and assaulted a woman.
According to details, upon receiving the report, District Police Officer (DPO) Layyah, Muhammad Ali Waseem, formed a special team that demonstrated a quick response, rescuing the victim safely within hours and arresting the perpetrator.
The accused had abducted the woman at gunpoint from the shrine of Pir Jagi Sharif and assaulted her at an undisclosed location.
FIR has been registered against the accused, and immediate legal action has been taken against him. The Layyah DPO emphasised that the police are committed to enforce CM Maryam Nawaz’s vision of zero tolerance against violence and harassment of women.
Muhammad Ali Waseem said that Layyah police ensure swift action in cases of harassment and abuse, providing protection and legal support to victims.
