A gang rape victim woman attempted to commit suicide by setting herself on fire after failure to get justice as the accused were released after being cleared in police investigation.
Amna Bibi, 18-year-old resident of Bait Mir Hazar Khan, was raped by five accused on January 5. A case was registered in Bait Mir Hazar Khan Police Station and an accused Nadir Khan was also arrested.
Police declared the accused innocent which disappointed the victim and she set herself on fire outside the police station.
Amina was shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Jatoi and later referred to Nishtar Hospital Multan.
Police said no evidence was found against the accused during the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Punjab chief minister took notice of the suicide attempt incident and directed the authorities for providing best treatment facilities to the women and ordered the district police officer (DPO) to submit report within 24 hours.