In Lahore, Pakistan, police have arrested the son of a former cricketer on charges of sexually assaulting a domestic worker. The incident has come to light amid rising concerns over violence against women in the country.
The complaint was filed at the Barkhi Police Station by the domestic worker employed at the cricketer’s residence on January 23. According to a report by the Pakistani newspaper ‘Dawn’, the First Information Report (FIR) states that the accused allegedly called the victim to come to his house immediately.
The woman told the police that the accused picked her up from the housing society gate in a car and took her to his farmhouse, where the assault took place. Following the incident, the victim lodged a formal complaint at Barkhi Police Station, registering a case of rape.
Authorities have taken the accused into custody and launched an investigation. A senior police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that medical examinations of both the accused and the complainant are underway. The accused is identified as the son of a former first-class cricketer.
Rising Violence Against Women in Pakistan
Reports from Sahil, an organisation monitoring gender-based violence, indicate an increase in crimes against women in Pakistan during 2025. Data compiled from 81 national newspapers across all four provinces, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (POGB) reveal a worrying trend.
The Express Tribune reported that 6,543 cases of violence against women were recorded in 2025, compared to 5,253 cases in 2024 — marking an approximate 25% rise within a year.
Details of Reported Crimes in 2025
The reported incidents from January to November 2025 include 1,414 murders, 1,144 kidnappings, 1,060 assaults, 649 suicides, and 585 rape cases. The report highlights that 32% of rape cases involved perpetrators known to the victims, 17% involved strangers, 12% involved husbands, while 21% of perpetrators remained unidentified.
Most gender-based violence occurred in victims’ homes, accounting for 60% of recorded cases, while 13% happened at the offenders’ residences.
The arrest of the former cricketer’s son underscores the urgent need to address the increasing incidents of violence against women in Pakistan, reflecting a broader social issue demanding immediate attention.
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