A video showing a salesgirl slapping a shop owner inside a police station has gone viral on social media. The incident follows an alleged assault at a shopping plaza in Faisalabad.
Police presented the accused, identified as Hamid, before an investigating officer with his hands tied. The salesgirl, who was also present, became furious after seeing him and repeatedly slapped him.
A female police constable intervened and moved the woman away from the accused.
How the Dispute Turned Violent
According to police reports, Hamid visited a shop at Kohinoor Plaza to collect rent. However, the shopkeeper was not present at the time.
The salesgirl reportedly told him that the shop served women and advised him to contact the business owner. An argument then broke out over the rent and other matters.
The woman alleged that Hamid threatened and verbally abused her before physically attacking her. CCTV footage reportedly shows him pulling her from behind the counter and throwing her to the floor.
The footage also shows the accused leaving the shop after the confrontation.
Police Arrest Suspect as FIR Is Registered
Madina Town police arrested Hamid after the incident and registered a case on the woman’s complaint.
The FIR invokes Sections 354 and 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code. These provisions address assault against a woman and acts intended to insult her modesty.
Police are investigating the incident and collecting evidence.
Maryam Nawaz Reacts to Viral Video
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also shared footage of the incident on social media platform X.
She warned that anyone who assaulted a woman earning an honest living should expect accountability. She added that wealth and influence would not protect anyone from legal consequences.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion online about workplace safety, violence against women and the treatment of employees.
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