Maryam shares video of woman slapping accused in Faisalabad police station

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has shared a video showing a woman slapping a handcuffed man inside a police station after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting her in Faisalabad.

In a post on social media platform X, CM Maryam said anyone who dared to lay hands on a helpless woman would have to face the same humiliation.

She said a man who assaulted a woman who left her home every day to earn a living should be prepared to face such treatment.

The chief minister added that the victim should also have the right and opportunity to slap the man who assaulted her.

CM Maryam said no one, regardless of how wealthy, influential or powerful they were, would be allowed to escape punishment after intimidating, exploiting or harming an ordinary citizen.

She said the state would stand firmly with vulnerable citizens and take action against those who abused their authority.

“The era of escaping accountability after oppressing vulnerable citizens is over,” Maryam said, adding that the state would respond firmly to the misuse of power and would not tolerate the exploitation of citizens.

The incident took place at a shopping mall in Faisalabad, where the accused allegedly forcibly entered an area reserved for women and assaulted a female sales assistant.

Following the emergence of CCTV footage of the incident, CM Maryam took immediate notice of the matter, prompting police to arrest the suspect.