This is an attack on a woman's dignity' | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- A Karachi court rejected the bail application for two men accused of breaking into a woman's home and assaulting her.
- The judge characterized the incident as a serious 'attack on the dignity of a woman,' not a petty dispute.
- Bail was denied due to the high risk that the accused would intimidate or threaten the survivor.
- The court relied on medical reports and physical evidence, dismissing the defense's claim of a false case.
- The judge emphasized that national strength is measured by the respect given to women, referencing high rates of victim withdrawal in similar cases.
A Karachi court, presided over by Judicial Magistrate (West) Inamullah Phulpoto, has emphatically rejected the bail application for two men, Shaheen and Yousuf, accused of breaking into a woman's residence, stripping, and assaulting her. In a strongly worded written order, the judge characterized the event not as a mere dispute but as a grave "attack on the dignity of a woman." The court dismissed the defense's claim of a false case, citing confirming medical reports and evidence of torn clothing collected by the police. A primary concern for denying bail was the high risk that the accused might intimidate the victim, a fear supported by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan's data showing that 70% of complainants withdraw due to pressure. The judge asserted the court's responsibility to ensure justice after the victim displayed her injuries, concluding that a nation's true strength is reflected in the respect shown to its women. The incident reportedly began when the complainant confronted one suspect about inappropriate behavior outside her home, leading to the alleged violent intrusion.
