Following a series of alleged harassment incidents in girls’ educational institutions, Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum issued a stern warning, declaring that “no male staff will be tolerated where females are present.”
She expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Punjab Police’s handling of the cases and the failure to prevent the circulation of a viral video linked to one of the incidents.
During the hearing, Chief Justice Neelum criticised the inefficiency of the police and remarked, “Anything can be done if there is the will to do it.”
Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar acknowledged the police’s failure to adequately handle a recent suicide case at Punjab University admitting that a report under Section 174 of the CrPC had not been filed.
The court also rejected the report submitted by Lahore College for Women University, noting that it was only prepared after the registrar was served notice.
