In a recent development, the first-year student who was allegedly assaulted at Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) is in critical condition.
Disclaimer: This report is based on live footage and videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter), where users have shared updates on the incident. Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) has officially denied that any such event occurred on their premises. As of now, no independent media outlets have reported or verified these claims.
The incident occurred at PGC Campus 10 when the student was accidentally locked in the basement during a break. Reports indicate that a security guard, identified as Aun, along with a van driver, exploited the situation and allegedly assaulted the student. Both perpetrators fled the scene after the assault, leading to widespread outrage among students, who accuse the administration of negligence in ensuring campus safety.
Following the assault, the victim was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), where she is still fighting for her life. The incident has ignited a wave of protests, with students demanding accountability and justice for the victim, who was failed by those meant to protect her.
PGC Issued Official Statement
In the midst of ongoing protests sparked by the incident at Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) Campus 10 in Lahore, the institution has issued an official statement, dismissing all accusations related to the incident.
#JusticeForPGCStudent Trends On X
Students at PGC have taken to the streets, protesting both inside and outside Campus 10. Their calls for justice have resonated nationwide, as people across the country join the movement by following the hashtag #JusticeForPGCStudent on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The hashtag has gained massive traction, with citizens demanding immediate action from authorities and urging the college administration to be held accountable for its negligence in protecting the students. Many are calling for a transparent investigation and swift legal action against both the security guard and the van driver involved in this horrific crime.
While the students are protesting, authorities are resorting to forceful measures in an attempt to break up the demonstrations, only escalating tensions further. Footage of security forces trying to disperse the peaceful protesters has circulated widely on social media, igniting a wave of anger. The heavy-handed approach has sparked a larger conversation online about why protests calling for justice after such a heinous crime are being met with violence. Many users on X (formerly Twitter) are questioning why students demanding justice and transparency are facing intimidation rather than support. The crackdown has only strengthened the #JusticeForPGCStudent movement, with people across the country condemning the authorities’ actions and standing firmly behind the students’ right to protest without fear.
As the debate intensifies, the call for justice is growing louder, with citizens not only demanding accountability for the attackers but also questioning the deeper, systemic failures in how rape cases are handled within educational institutions and by law enforcement. Meanwhile, people are expressing immense respect for the brave students who continue to protest, applauding their unwavering determination to fight for justice despite the obstacles. Their courage is being celebrated across social media, as they refuse to back down in their pursuit of accountability and safety for all students.
With the nation rallying behind the victim and the hashtag trending, pressure is mounting on officials to act quickly and ensure that justice is served. The protests are growing stronger, with students refusing to back down until those responsible are brought to justice, and the safety of students in educational institutions is taken seriously.
This is a developing story.
