RAWALPINDI: An Additional Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced a teacher to life imprisonment for assaulting a student, marking a strong precedent against abuse within educational institutions.
Judge Afshan Ijaz Sufi announced the verdict, handing down a life sentence to Muhammad Afzal, along with a fine of Rs200,000 and Rs500,000 in compensation to the victim.
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The case was originally registered in May 2022 at Nasirabad Police Station, following a complaint filed by the victim’s family.
The judgment underscores the court’s resolve to ensure accountability in cases of violence and abuse against students, which have drawn increasing public concern in recent years.