FIR registered after alleged sexual assault of 15-year-old at Mandi Bahauddin hospital

MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Punjab Police have registered a first information report (FIR) following allegations that a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at a private hospital near King Chowk, officials confirmed on Sunday.

According to police officials, the incident reportedly took place when the teenager visited the hospital to collect medicines. The victim was accompanied by her aunt and uncle. As stated in the FIR, the girl excused herself to use the toilet, but when she did not return for an extended period, her aunt became worried. The FIR, lodged by the victim’s mother, notes, “The aunt and uncle went to look for the girl and heard someone cr[ying].”

The Civil Lines Police Station registered the FIR against three individuals under Sections 376(3) (punishment for rape of a minor) and 114 (abetment) of the Pakistan Penal Code. Police officials stated that one of the suspects was named in the FIR, while the other two were listed as unidentified.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter. Further details regarding the incident or the identities of the suspects have not been disclosed by officials at this stage.

The case has drawn attention to the safety and security protocols at private healthcare facilities in the district. Police said they are continuing their inquiry and will provide updates as the investigation progresses.