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A 22-year-old trainee nurse was found unconscious in the lawn of a mess in the JPMC residential area on July 13. Upon examination, it was discovered that she was gang-raped and had allegedly jumped out of the window of an apartment in an attempt to escape.
The victim is still at the Intensive Care Unit at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). Even so, as she slips in and out of consciousness, oblivious to her surroundings, she has managed to appeal for help.
For the over 350 nurses working in ward 24 of JPMC, harassment is not a new phenomenon but it was this victim's gang-rape which compelled them to protest and go on strike in solidarity. It is deplorable that such an incident has taken place in a state-run hospital. Even worse is the fact that the rapist, Dr. Jabbar Memon, is a medico-legal officer who has an authority to investigate and determine criminal offences and, has the final word when it comes to analysing a crime and proving that an assault took place based on medical records. Memon has had a notorious reputation for harassing nurses at the hospital. When people like Memon are in charge, one can only imagine the kind of influence they have and the number of alleged rapists and criminals they might have helped escape. The incident makes one question if there is any hope for justice.
It’s devastating to learn that the victim had been complaining about being harassed by Memon long before the assault took place and she wasn’t the only one. But their pleas fell on deaf ears. Although, the Work Place Harassment Bill has been passed, her case is a classic example of how harassment in workplaces is hardly taken as a serious matter. Most of the times, such incidents are swept under the rug, which gives a freehand to the assailant and makes the victims vulnerable to such instances in the future. Institutions and companies prefer concealing facts to safeguard their reputation rather than taking a strong stance.
Even though Memon was sacked after the medico-legal report proved him guilty, he continues to receive medical care in a private institution whereas as the victim is still being treated in a government hospital. Is this what we call justice?
The victim's family continues to receive threats and have requested for police protection. While she continues to fight for her life, there seems to be little hope for the working women who continue to put up with harassment on a daily basis. Mere laws will not help solve the problem at hand, the only solution is for the organisations and institutions to ensure maximum protection for their employees. No laws or legislatives can guarantee protection until those working within these places decide to take such matters seriously.
The views expressed by this blogger and in the following reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Dawn Media Group.
Sana Saleem is the co-founder of Bolo Bhi & Stories Beyond Borders.
She's on the board of advisory for Courage Foundation, Edward Snowden's legal defence fund.
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Jul 20, 2010 10:48am
Well said,Manulegend.Very true, in deed.
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Jul 20, 2010 10:32am
Sana, a very bold step by you again to write this article. Your are indeed helping 'humanity'. Our prayers are with you.
What a shame that this incident happened in JPMC
The poor girl's family is looking for justice which is not very easy. However, victim girl's initial tests would prove useful to leads to catch the actual culprits. This is only possible if the testing laboratories are unbiased, independent and do not get tempered with the results.
The law should set an example and punish them severely. This will work as deterrent, provide protection and encourage more and more young girls to join this noble profession. Their family lives will also flourish and become prosperous.
Good luck to poor victim.
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Jul 20, 2010 09:27am
Dr. Memon who is the alleged rapist of a nurse, if the allegations against him were proved in the court of law, then his medical licence must be revoked for life and he should be allowed to use the title of doctor with his name. In a country like Pakistan where the rights of women are non existent, crimes against women are increasing and until the nation does not take note of such incidents and the perpetrators of such dispicable crimes are not punished the situation will likely get worse.
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Jul 20, 2010 10:59am
I believe the victim is a Poor Christian her name suggests the same from other reports, this is the very reason Jabbar Memon with his friends decided to Rape her as she would have no voice, and in a typical Pakistani fashion police/authority would not do anything against a (or group) of Muslims in an incident of crime against minorities; even if the authorities decide to take action, these beasts will show some concocted document that the victim was Blasphemous and the whole rape case would be washed down as a punishment (Rape) by pious Muslims to an Blasphemous mushrik giving other beasts a green signal to go on a raping spree!!
Better she dies in Peace and does not open her mouth, because if she does a notorious person such as Jabbar Memon will use this opportunity to prove himself as a pious Muslim and start a new Trend with Old rhetoric.
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Jul 20, 2010 11:11am
I just heard the news that the doctors and the administration are trying to delay the matter to register as if the nurse can talk to the media why can not she be allowed to register her case. But after the glimpse of Mr Memon, I am sure that he soon will get a clean chit and the nurse will be prosecuted, as there is no Law in our country. It does not matter to which community she belongs, it is the crime against the humanity and the Dr. Memon must be punished. Our media should take an effective step to keep this matter alive untill a judicial findings.
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Jul 20, 2010 09:08am
When a society starts living as individuals forgetting their social and moral obligations (not owning other people hardships as their own) then you give a free hand to an unjust society that currently rules this country.
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Jul 20, 2010 09:19am
I beg to differ on a bit of your opinion. The perpetrators of this crime should be tried and put to capital punishment even if she survives. This will set an example of all those who always have an bad eye for the woman folk from suppressed classes. I believe that in Islamic jurisprudence, they are guilty of "haraba" or "fasad fil ard". Quran suggests a painful death for such animals such as stoning or cutting of limbs. Unfortunately the pathetic hudood ordinance overlooks this besides bearing other weird design faults.
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Jul 20, 2010 09:11am
Hi Jawad.. If you ask that rapist, he will vouch that he is a true muslim and he has not done any wrong. If Pakistan has True Muslims as a majority, it would not have such grave problems.
Which tells us that Religion has nothing to do with civility. Its human nature. You can have a thousand pious beings around but one rapist can change the perception of the society.
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Jul 20, 2010 09:05am
This is shameful act which is prohibited in all the religions, I would strongly recommend to take strict action against involved people and they should be punished in-front of public of Pakistan, so other could learn lesson from them and not to commit this kind of criminal offense.
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Jul 20, 2010 11:47am
This is shameful act which is prohibited in all the religions, I would strongly recommend to take strict action against involved people and they should be punished in-front of public of Pakistan, so other could learn lesson from them and not to commit this kind of criminal offense.
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Jul 20, 2010 11:52am
I totally disagree with you Sana.
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Jul 20, 2010 12:36pm
What a religion is this that protects the Muslim rapist and provides him a green signal to do it again. I think Islam does not teaches such teachings where one can harm any other human beings. Let the law takes it course and punish the so called untouchable (protected people).
Marryam, I know you are sympathetic to the victim but please do not imagine that this poor victim dies away without receiving full justice. Please pray for her speedy recovery.
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Jul 20, 2010 07:26am
Such a horrible incident. We are going in a state of war as well as state of pathetic society conditions.
our society can be changed only if we will make our self a true Muslim. Just by promising our self that we will stand against any unlawful activity will make a change in our society.
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Jul 20, 2010 07:19am
How can we one expect justice when the poeple who are governing Pakistan are part of all this. Poors can just think of justice and those who have power can get it the way they want!
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Jul 20, 2010 12:05pm
Why don't we stop talking and simply punish this guy.
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Jul 20, 2010 08:01am
So we have a known Sexual Predator and now confirmed Rapist posted as a Medico-Legal Officer at JPMC. No wonder, since most of the government functionaries at the highest level would be behind bars serving several life terms in any other country - only because they have outlawed capital punishment, what can we expect from the junior functionaries.
It is now being reported that she was gang-raped, so why is only this lowly degenerate in police custody? Where are the other perpetrators of this heinous crime? The others would most likely include his friends, acquaintances and maybe other staff of JPMC. Has the police drawn a net to catch the other suspects?
And lastly, reading the first name of the victim, I am inclined to believe that she maybe a Christian. Is this why this lowly coward chose this victim? Because as a poor minority she has no voice in Pakistan.
If Ishraf dies, he and his cohorts should be tried for Murder and hanged in public!
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Jul 20, 2010 08:24am
There is no justice in Pakistan. That's why the country is in shambles.Women who work in various setups are subjected to exploitation.Mere laws won't help,we need to change our political structure and mindset of our society.There are countless poor women who work as maids in houses and are subjected to harassment.Hazrat Ali (R.A)said "MUSHRIQ QAUM TARAQI KAR SAKTI HAE,PAR ZALIM QAUM TARAQI NAHI KAR SAKTI".
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Jul 20, 2010 12:33pm
Sorry Marryam, you are a defeatist. you want Ishraf to die quickly and quietly so that the matter can be hushed up and the status quo ante continue un-interrupted. Enough is enough. Have strength and courage to take on the beasts that terrorize Pakistan, the wolves in sheep's clothing.
But brothers and sisters mere words are not enough. Our sympathy for Ishraf is not going to ensure that this sexual deviant gets his due. We must go out and throw in our support with the Ishraf's family and the striking JPMC nurses. See if any honorable lawyer, there maybe a few around, will take her case pro bono, and most importantly see to it that her family is not threatened to withdraw the case.
Dawn can play a role too, Where is the copy of the FIR? Can Dawn publish it in on the front page.
Let us show ourselves, forget the world, that our conscience (zamir) is not yet dead. It still stirs. Show ourselves that we can protect our rights and the rights of those who are on the fringes of society. After all, Ishraf was a law abiding Pakistani, who through no fault of hers has been so brutally traumatized.
Where are the NGO's?
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Jul 20, 2010 12:34pm
Of all the messages I read here, yours was the only one which made sense(under the circumstances).
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Jul 20, 2010 12:38pm
That is so truely commented Tim.
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Jul 20, 2010 12:38pm
Fully agree brother. The time is for action. Not mere talk. Has an FIR been lodged? This is a criminal case. There is no need for the police to wait for Ishraf to to come to her senses and file a complaint before registering a case. Was the accused submitted to a forensic test? Has DNA sampling been done?
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Jul 20, 2010 12:50pm
All they are doing is demonstrating cruelty in every aspect. It seems this nation has too many inbuilt faults and we can only pray that may Allah Almighty help the victims with the force of law to defend and protect themselves from the cruel practices of the evil persons in the society. They deserve severe punishment so the others can learn a lesson. We should make the laws on international lines to ensure culprits can't get away from the hands of law. Even people are recently caught after 35 years of hiding, who committed similar heinous crimes. May they start working on humanity grounds and take every step tp save their country.
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Jul 20, 2010 01:25pm
It's a SHAME !!!!
Justice ? Does justice mean punishing the offender ?
To the poor victim, nothing can be a compensation. Punishment is
meaningless to her.
Punishment will satisfy society.
What steps are we taking for her rehabilitation ? Any post-trauma therapy ?
Any on-going compassionate measures ?
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Jul 20, 2010 01:26pm
Our society has basicly been a man's society and it still is. The norms few years ago were men earning the bread and butter for the whole family..............this is no longer possible in these times. Women had to and have taken up more and more share of responsibilities. We as a society needs to safegaurd them at all cost. The problem here is the lax rules and a lack of will or means as far as the implementation of law is concerned. I say this dr should be made an example.....killed hanged whatever but dealt severely so that the ladies of our society can feel secure.
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Jul 21, 2010 09:22am
I did not understand your twisted logic. There are many doctors in the same hospital and majority of them are good natured who are serving the people. This one individual sexual predator has brought bad name to all of the doctor community in that hospital. If one individual could not control his libido that does not mean that we drag religion into this. There will always be some individuals with deviant behavior in every society and in every time, according to criminologists. The issue here is that a person of authority took advantage of his position and committed a crime and that he should not be able to use his influence and power to escape justice. This is the whole point.
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Jul 21, 2010 08:52am
In such scenario, the victim or its loved ones are forced to take the justice in thier hands when no justice is provided from the law! This is what left with people when the systems do not do thier duties!
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Jul 21, 2010 09:06am
Very Strange - No one has yet come up with the assumption that this is another ploy to defame Islam and Muslims.
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Jul 20, 2010 02:42pm
So where are the 'maulanas' who waste no time in condemning facebook or issuing fatwas and death threats against Danish cartoonists? A heinous crime has been commited so stand up and be counted before the Almighty counts you along with the rapists and murderers.
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Jul 21, 2010 09:43am
It's simply shameful and horrifying!!
All days on TV Channels, I see our media exposing the 'fake' degrees of politicians, whereas those with genuine ones are also failing to making any difference at all.
Our Media should repeatedly and consistently bring those issues/matters of gand rapes and other heinous crimes to light and then the pressure will simply be 'strong' enough to bring about justice!
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Jul 20, 2010 03:02pm
Sana it is a great help that you raised the voice for justice. Good Job.
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Jul 20, 2010 04:29pm
justice for minorities and women will never happen unless ZIa's (The Ruthless) insane laws are completely repealed...Hudood ordinance, objective resolution, blasphemy laws...
The alliance between clergy and the dictators have only instilled hatred in our society. This can only be fixed in a democratic system. Unfortunately, majority of the Pakistanis do not understand or appreciate the importance of having a democratic system.
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Jul 21, 2010 08:00am
Hazrat Ali(a.s) said, " A society can live with Kufar but not with Zulm without Justice". The only thing which can bring orderness in society is the feeling that in case of any cruelty or injustice to us, we will get Justice or feeling that there is strong system of spreading justice in our country. Therefore, I would request to authorities, leaders that please ensure justice for the victim nurse and also to others who could not utter due to fear. Leaders should think if system is collapsed then to whom they will lead. Then revolution will drown every thing. Please vote for justice.
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Jul 20, 2010 06:44pm
The criminals behind this horrible crime need to be punished right away. Whether we wish to admit it or not such heinous crimes go on all over the world. In California where I currently live, a man kidnapped a young girl and kept her in a prison with his wife for over a decade while he repeatedly abused her. He even fathered illegitimate children with his prisoner. When they were caught, they were sentenced quickly. We need to sentence these criminals quickly too. As for your comment about the government having a role in this rape, I think you have a misguided sense of blame.
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Jul 20, 2010 06:48pm
In Pakistan, You will need three eye witness to prove a rape. If not, there is more chance that the girl will be punished for being of loose character. Please, somebody correct me if that is not true.
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Jul 21, 2010 03:16am
He will not get punished easily ... he must have backing of some political person, it's common in Pakistan, most of the doctors think that nurses are for their "entertainment", so many innocent ones get this sting, I remember couple of years back there was a trainee nurse who was living in my area and was working at the DHQ Rawalpindi, she jumped off the window and left a note which said that a doctor had been having a relationship with her, which was "more" than a relationship and he had promised to marry her but now that doctor is marrying some other lady doctor and he has told me since I am a nurse he cannot marry me. you can get the rest of the picture. Women are so oppressed in Pakistan it makes my blood boil. The country was taken in the name of Islam and we are defying all the rules of the religion. Pity. such a Pity. I say hang the doctor who has committed such crime, he deserves no mercy. period.
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Jul 21, 2010 03:19am
you mind explaining what you disagree with? nothing personal but what if it was someone close to you who had gone thru this trauma right now? then you would have agreed on anything now would you?
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Jul 21, 2010 03:33am
reason???
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Jul 21, 2010 03:59am
This is why Islam commanded to keep the Se xis separate. Islamic republic of Pakistan with un Islamic way of Governance.The result is a disaster, such as this. Call the chief Justice not the government, they are responsible for this crime.
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Jul 21, 2010 04:46am
This injustice happens in india too but the difference is it is not religion related .a rich muslim actor like salman khan can run over 5 poor hindus and can still escape scot free. india herself is addicted to money anybody who is influential can pull down anybody who is not . ofcourse our media is free and it does help the victims in gettin justice. i feel for pakistan . i dont know why everything in pakistan shud b related to religion. i think pakistan has become more islamic than even saudi who are supposed to be the most conservative aggressive muslims. not lookin goood for moderate pakistanis
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Jul 21, 2010 04:52am
This was horrible. Simply I would like to have DNA test and if Positive Memon should be hanged to kill publicly. I do not know how corruption can play with the life of a girl.
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Jul 21, 2010 04:54am
Lets not fool ourselves... the way things work in Pakistan, this person will never be brought to justice. I would be surprised if even his licence to practice medicine is revoked by the relevant authorities.
After all, the victim was only a Christian and therefore of no consequence.
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Jul 21, 2010 05:15am
This is another case of where ppl are just waiting or running for justice from one place to another and no one is paying heed to the case...this doctor should be taken to proper trial and all the ppl he has helped escape in the past and all the record that he has previously should be accounted for and such a punishment should be devised that people in times to come, remember the case as one of justice !!!
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Jul 21, 2010 05:21am
DNA sampling after such long time is of no use. Circumstantial evidence? Ruled out, none would vouch for her. Prosecution cant press any charges let alone seeking judicial custody. Time to check how Sharia can help (at last).
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Jul 21, 2010 05:22am
in this country there is no justice for poors. we read many such kind of sexual harassment cases in daily newspapers which show the lawlessness. in this country law is only for the rich authorities not for low standard people. many lawmakers, law experts and analyst say that judiciary has been emancipated and independent but i think lawlessness is free and independent in this country. what a deplorable and shameful act this was? this case should be taken severely and seriously without any political pressure. this is the time to take some concrete steps against these heinous crimes.
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Jul 21, 2010 06:49am
Asad Bhai,
THE PEOPLE WHO ARE GOVERNING PAKISTAN are NOT a part of this.
They may be selfish. However in cases of such crimes, society and the government agencies
do come together. People close ranks,Asad, to oppose such things.
It works.
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Jul 21, 2010 06:51am
First of all, put in efforts to get rid of the Hudood ordnance. Then put in efforts to make pakistan a secular country with uniform civil code and laws. If you guys can't organize a massive protest to achieve these 2 goals, there is no way you can prevent a similar incident from happening in the future. No point in writing comments here....
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Jul 21, 2010 06:29am
Dear Marryam,
I agree with you.
Its better to be DEAD in such cases !!
This is a sad, sad world.
Normally I am a happy-go-lucky optimist.
Reality is tough. Life has given the victim a terrible "lottery"
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Jul 21, 2010 06:34am
Sir,
They should be tried. YES
Hanged ? Maybe !!
BUT HANGED in PUBLIC ??/ NO,no, no ! NO.
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Jul 21, 2010 06:37am
This kind of incidents have been reported time and again but no remedy has been witnessed. I do not where does our society stand and for how long will we live with such inhuman and shameful acts. I humbly request to "Dawn" management to play its role to bring such beasts to severe punishments.
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Jul 21, 2010 06:38am
Sir,
Islamic justice may have been OK when it was formulated centuries ago.
Today we are a HUMANE society, so our rules and laws must reflect not retributive
justice but corrective-justice. This is necessary because life in the 21st century
demands RATIONAL thinking.
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Jul 21, 2010 06:45am
ONE rapist ????
You are living in a dream world.
Most rapes are done by family members and friends. Often the victims are under age
innocent children.
Not to forget abuse of young boys.
Society has yet to evolve where the potential " angel" in us really flowers.
Till then one can only HOPE for a better world.
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Jul 21, 2010 12:44pm
Its hell for a women to explain the world about rape, especially when system around her is deaf.What ever the religion of the victim is, but still she remains as women who got ganged raped. As every one knows how our society treats a raped women, so please avoid discussing her name in public, lets protect her dignity which was torn apart by a beast.Lets join our hands to avoid this heinous act to happen in future and to punish the sub-humans to teach a lesson for others.
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Jul 21, 2010 12:21pm
I like the anger and sadness displyed in the comments. But will this anger ever change to action or will you all just keep shouting.
We face the same problem in India and we Indians also juat talk and go back to our life. This is not how society will change and we have to be the first one to ask for justice.
Personally I have never protested but I do want to do it now. I hope some one in Pakistan also does the same and not leave it to the media.
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Jul 21, 2010 02:06pm
I think if the girl was Muslim, the results would be the same. ??
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Jul 21, 2010 02:14pm
I say, Kudos to the media for bringing the light to this case. And I agree with Ms. Sana, that this might just be the tip of the iceberg. When a medicolegal officer in the largest state run hospital in the province is confident enough to even consider committing such a heinous and inhumane crime, let alone doing it, then one could easily consider its implications and the ordeal faced on a daily basis by the female nurses of JPMC at the behest of such authoritarian figures.
In future, I think there should be a committee setup in every such institute where designated people from all departments and titles should take part in overlooking such matters and maintain a log of all such complaints. No body wants another nurse to attempt suicide for such characters to get caught.
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Jul 21, 2010 02:30pm
Dar Saheb, The Chief Justice Heads the Judicial Branch of Government, not the Executuive. Prosecution of a crime is the function of the Executive Branch of the Government. That is why Zardari has ordered a probe into the recent killings of two Christian brothers in Faisalabad. Wish he would also order a probe into this crime. Zardari is the Head of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and in Sind the Head of the Executive is the Chief Minister of Sind and for Karachi it should be the Commissioner of Karachi. Thry are all very conspicuous by their deafening silence.
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Jul 21, 2010 02:32pm
The punishment must be seen as a deterrent to the commission of similar crimes and be a warning to other predators.
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Jul 22, 2010 09:21am
The person who has committed this crime is even worse than animal and he should be punished in manner that could become an example for similar people who are still moving freely in our society. Moreover, it is duty of every muslim to stand up against such heinous crime and if justice is not provided to the nurse than every muslim should come out on streets to protest. Until or unless, we unite as a muslim and pakistani against such shameful act, this might get repeated.
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Jul 21, 2010 03:17pm
In the immortal words of Faiz,
Chasm-e-Nam, Janne Shorida Kafi Nahin
Tohmat-e-Ishq Poshida Kafi Nahin
Aaj Bazaar Mein PabajaolaN Chaley
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Jul 21, 2010 03:38pm
I agree.. We need more people like you who are willing to take action against the real evil and corruption in our society. Unfortunately, the Energy and Spirit was stolen by Maulavis and Talibans from our society and pushed into wrong direction. I blame them for this as much as the people who are doing the evil.
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Jul 21, 2010 06:34pm
the criminals must be punished. they shouldnt be let go.
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Jul 21, 2010 07:02pm
What does crime has to do with religion?
This is purely a case of a lawless society. People commit crimes because they think they can get away with it. This is true in case of Pakistan, espacially in crimes against women.
In other parts of the world, men and women work togather but thes things seldom happen. Because people know, if they commit a crime they will be punished.
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Jul 21, 2010 07:15pm
First of all I condemn the act done by this Doctor. My question to kkrishna is doesn't this type of thing happen in secular countries? The answer is a definite Yes. Making laws do not solve problems. Laws must be implemented without any discrimination of rich and poor.Unfortunately this can not happen with the present system.
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Jul 21, 2010 07:55pm
Most comments indicate Dr. Memon will not be prosecuted.
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Jul 21, 2010 09:27pm
Very shameful act. Such incidents brings disgrace to the country. The life of the lady gang raped stands demolished in the eyes of our society. What a pity that she has now to spent her whole life with this disgrace and humiliation. Culprit like Jabbar Memon needs to be dealt harshly.
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Jul 21, 2010 09:37pm
Its common feature, that nurses are victimised by doctors, patients and their relatives. This incident is just tip of the iceberg. Doctors who are involved in this crime must be given examplery punishment. Thanks for highlighting this grave incident.
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Jul 21, 2010 10:12pm
Sana I've got four words for you. Men will always be men. Now make like a woman and count how many words that is.
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Jul 21, 2010 10:30pm
Have you ever heard male, gang-raped. No, never because we're living in the traditionally male domain of culture and society. I'm really regretful and apologetic with victim's family. I'd like to say that woman came from man's rib not from his feet to be walked on, not from his head to be superior but from the side to be equal so why we Pakistani people don't believe in equal rights. We Pakistanis always try to subjugate women at all forums of life. Our feudal lords, who occupy the corridors of powers, have colossal influence on the population in their respective areas. By attempting to block the women-friendly legislations they ensure to perpetuate the statusquo and subjugation of women. I'm really ashamed that such kind of person belongs to our noble profession. Once think in your mind that these women could be your mother, sister or daughter, I'm sure that you'll never do such kind of heinous act in your whole life. Although, I'm not sure what'll happen but keeping in mind the previous experiences I'd like to say that nothing will happen to the culprits.
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Jul 21, 2010 11:07pm
This incident reminds me of another case a few years ago where an army officer raped a lady doctor. Pakistani president at the time delivered his verdict prematurely while the investigation was underway. He said the army officer was innocent and could not have done it. Result no conviction.
In Paksitan justice is dispensed at a price. I have no faith in the legal and judicial system as it always favours the rich and influential. I sincerely hope the culprit is punished to rot in jail for life.
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Jul 22, 2010 12:00am
Gang raping of helpless nurse is one of the worst crimes. Man and his accomplices should have been immediately behind bars. Rapist being treated like a celebrity in a private hospital. He should have been kicked from day one. Any one threatening victims family should be perused relentlessly. When victims don't get justice then no one is safe. It is reported that there were complaints about this guy previously and those authorities simply ignored the complaints. They are accountable for their negligence. They should immediately resign. They should make an example of this rapist doctor. Put him behind bars for the rest of his life.
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Jul 22, 2010 12:31am
What sick news but no surprise in Pakistan. The CJ of Pakistan promised justice after he was re-elected after all the hoopla. Is he taking a nap? Where are the lawyers, why aren't they protesting on streets? What a sham that law movement was, nothing happened after that, its still the same.
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Jul 22, 2010 02:50am
This doctor is a sick human and is a shame to society.
I also agree, where are the mullahs? Of course, it doesn't suit their agendas so they stay hypocritically quiet....shame on them..Allah SWT has put them on a higher standard and they fail miserably.....
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Jul 22, 2010 03:22am
A very shameful and horrifying act by Doctor/s. They are suppose to be Massihas. We are already on the top of the scoring board of (Porn Viewers) in the world, degree holders in terrorist activities, tax thieves and the list goes on and on. Where do we stand in the community of nations? This Manimal type of Doctor has ruined her life and so did the media by exposing her name and face. People who matter most in the minority communities only come out for Photo Sessions. I hope all who were involved in this crime will be punished but not according to the Islamic Laws which needs at least four PIOUS MEN(which we don't have in the whole country) as an eye witness. We now have Aaaazaaad Adliya which is too much busy on issues which has nothing to do with the common men or women so from whom to expect Justice????????
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Jul 22, 2010 03:28am
disgusting! His actions brought shame upon the society.
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Jul 22, 2010 06:31am
If The Suspect is proved guilty, why not to punish him according to Islam (Publicly), if he is married then should be stoned to death and if unmarried then 100 lashes. I am sure such punishment publicly would leave a good lesson for whole society and people will stay away from such heinous crimes.
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Jul 22, 2010 05:38am
It is really appalling, the innocent girl had already given her statement then what they are waiting for? Where are the
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Jul 22, 2010 12:05pm
Do you think rape does not happen in Saudi where men and woman are seperated.It happens,but the victims are poor housemaids.Who will take the word of the housemaid against the local arab sponsor
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Jul 22, 2010 03:26pm
I'm in total agreement with you,he should be stoned.
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Jul 24, 2010 06:29am
You are right this is disgusting he should be ashamed.
But did any one think what are the reasons due to which these kind of crimes are increasing day by day??
these are our own deeds.
If women kept themselves at their home as Islam told no such crimes would occur.
I am not on the side of criminal but the fact is fact.
Think about it!!!
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Aug 04, 2010 08:55pm
Ali Imran - Islam does not expect women to keep to themselves and stay at home. They are expected to be equal participants in society.... Perhaps society will be better served if ignorant people like you "keep themselves at their home". So from now on Ali Imran - do not leave the house lest you get raped by common sense.
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