ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar has taken notice of the alleged rape and forced abortion for two times of a female student by an academy principal in Rawalpindi, directing immediate and transparent investigations into the incident and seeking a detailed report.
The incident came to the light on Sep 1, when the victim filed an FIR at Pirwadhai Police Station, alleging that she was repeatedly subjected to rape, became pregnant twice, and was forced to undergo abortion through medication.
Police have arrested the accused academy principal, identified as Ziaur Rehman, who allegedly lured the student under the pretext of exam preparation and a promise of marriage.
How it started?
The case details claim the abuse began in May 2025, when the principal allegedly pressured her into a relationship, saying he had no children and wanted to marry her.
When she refused and asked him to approach her parents instead, he reportedly began keeping her back after school hours under various pretexts and attempted to exploit her.
She claimed that on May 21, 2025, Rehman called her to the academy around 1pm under the guise of exam preparation, when no other students were present.
He allegedly locked the gates and forcibly assaulted her in his office, warning her not to disclose the incident to anyone and assuring her that he would marry her soon.
Two forced abortions
The student said she later discovered she was pregnant. When she informed Rehman, he allegedly gave her medicine that caused her health to deteriorate and resulted in a miscarriage.
She further alleged that he continued to exploit her, threatening that if she did not comply, he would not marry her.
The girl stated that in July 2025, she was again raped at the academy, after which she became pregnant a second time.
She alleged that Rehman subjected her to psychological and physical abuse when she pressed him for marriage.
On August 24, she said, her condition worsened and she suffered another miscarriage.
A spokesperson for the Rawalpindi Police has confirmed that the accused principal has been booked under charges of rape and forced abortion.
The victim has undergone medical examination, and officials pledged to present strong evidence in court to secure punishment.
SP Rawal Saad Arshad said crimes of sexual assault, harassment, or violence against women and children were intolerable.