LAHORE: Renowned actor Imran Abbas launched an emotional appeal on Instagram demanding strict, exemplary punishments for perpetrators of child abuse and sexual violence following the brutal murder of a young girl.
The actor shared a heartbreaking video detailing the incident. The victim had reportedly visited a nearby shop, trusting the familiar store owner. Instead, the perpetrator allegedly abused her for hours before taking her life. Abbas emphasized that this tragedy belongs to a long, devastating pattern of rape, murder, acid attacks, and abuse affecting women, children, and men across Pakistan.
Abbas explicitly rejected widespread victim-blaming narratives, stating that innocent children bear zero responsibility for these crimes. He urged the government, provincial chief ministers, and law enforcement agencies to eliminate legal delays and implement harsh punishments to deter future offenders. Furthermore, the actor questioned why modern education fails to instill basic human dignity, calling for immediate, systemic moral reform to protect vulnerable citizens.
