Protest against sexual assault on minors
- September 17, 2013, 7:11 pm
- National News
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FAISALABAD, Sept 17 (APP): Hundreds of people belonging to various
walks of life including schoolchildren, teachers, lawyers and labourers
on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration against sexual assault on
minors especially the girls.
The demonstrators were holding banners and placards inscribed
different slogans condemning the rape incidents with minors.
The demonstrators marched on various city roads and gathered in
front of Secretariat of City District Government. They also staged
a protest sit-in at Zila Council Chowk and blocked all kinds of
vehicular traffic.
Speaking on the occasion, Father Nishar Barkat National Commission
for Peace and Justice (NCPJ) expressed dismay and anguish over the increasing trend of rape cases.
He said the rampant increase in the incidents of rape, gang
rape and sexual harassment against females is a very serious issue
and government should take steps on war-footing to overcome them.
On the occasion, a declaration was also issued by the protesters
demanding the government to take steps for avoiding sexual harassment
and the rape incidents in the society and a campaign should be launch
in this regard.
