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Girl found unconscious at Sea View says she was sexually assaulted, names rapist

Girl found unconscious at Sea View says she was sexually assaulted, names rapist

KARACHI: A girl who was found unconscious Sunday morning here at the city’s Sea View said later in the day she was sexually assaulted. She also named her alleged rapist.

Police said the girl, who was shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) for immediate medical treatment, named the alleged sexual predator as Imran (alias Ali) and that they have registered a first information report (FIR) in this regard.

Police recorded the statement of the complainant and victim in accordance with Section 164 of Pakistan’s Criminal Law at the Darakhshan police station. She told the police that she, her friend, and a man named Imran (alias Ali) had food together.

The girl further explained that after the meal, she felt disoriented and sick after which the alleged rapist, Imran (alias Ali), sexually assaulted her. Afterwards, when she was completely unconscious, they threw her at Sea View and fled.

Police said the alleged rape would only be confirmed once the medical report is released. However, action to arrest the perpetrators was underway, they added.