Web Desk, AYT News | Violent clashes erupted between police and students in Pakistan yesterday, as protests over an alleged on-campus rape spread across the country. According to reports, hundreds of students demonstrated outside a campus in Rawalpindi, Punjab province, burning furniture and blocking a key road. The situation escalated when police responded with tear gas and batons, resulting in injuries and arrests. Wednesday's violence saw a security guard lose his life, with one arrest made in connection with the incident. Additionally, a man was taken into custody for spreading misinformation on social media, allegedly inciting students to violence. This week, over two dozen college students were injured in Lahore during clashes with police, who were demanding justice for the alleged rape victim.
The incident highlights the pervasive issue of sexual violence against women in Pakistan, often underreported due to societal stigma. We will investigate the allegations and ensure justice is served, said a government spokesperson.