Multan woman sexually assaulted during robbery

Police in Multan have registered a case after a woman was allegedly raped during an armed robbery in the Wah Chhatta area, according to a first information report (FIR) filed by her husband, Sohail.

The FIR states that the man Sohail, was returning home with his family after attending a birthday celebration at a relative’s house in Rasoolpur when three armed men intercepted them near Wah Chhatta.

Two of the suspects allegedly held the man and his children at gunpoint and took Rs.1,700 from his pocket. The third suspect allegedly took his wife to a nearby area concealed by trees, where she was assaulted.

Residents gathered after hearing the family’s cries, prompting the suspects to flee, according to the FIR.

Shah Shams police station has registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

A forensic team has collected evidence from the scene and sent it to a laboratory for analysis, police said.

Teams have also been formed to arrest the suspects, while investigators are examining all aspects of the case.