Pakistan: Tenant sets woman on fire for ‘resisting rape’

A woman in the Dajkot area of Pakistan was allegedly set ablaze by her tenant after she resisted his attempt to sexually assault her, according to local police as reported by ARY News. The accused, identified as Kashif, purportedly tried to assault the woman when he found her alone in the house. Facing resistance, Kashif allegedly resorted to setting her on fire, as per statements given by neighbors to the police. Kashif has been apprehended by the police, who have initiated further investigations into the matter. The victim has been transferred to Allied Hospital in critical condition, suffering from severe burn injuries. This incident highlights the pressing challenges confronting women in society, emphasizing the urgent need for robust measures to ensure their safety and well-being, as reported by ARY News.

In a separate distressing incident in Lahore’s Cavalry Ground area, a woman reportedly set herself on fire, according to Punjab police sources. The incident occurred outside her ex-husband’s office, with the woman identified as having been married to a man named Asif for eight years. Her desperate act has left her in critical condition, and she has been rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention, confirmed by the Punjab police spokesperson.