ISLAMABAD Reports Over 130 Sexual Assault and 700 Kidnapping Cases in 2026

ISLAMABAD: The capital police have recorded a staggering 132 cases of sexual assault and 709 kidnapping incidents from January 1 to September 30, 2026, according to sources.

Among the alarming incidents, one case involved a victim who was kidnapped, taken outside Islamabad, and subsequently murdered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In another recent incident, a 26-year-old woman was abducted and subjected to gang rape in Gangal while returning home from work. Police sources revealed that the victim was targeted by a group of men at the Gangal stop late in the evening, who overpowered her and took her to a nearby wooded area.

The victim reported the incident to the police, who transferred her to a hospital for a medico-legal examination. However, instead of promptly registering a case and pursuing the suspects, police allegedly employed delaying tactics, citing the need to wait for the medico-legal report. The case was eventually registered under section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code, but the FIR was sealed under orders from senior officers.

Police officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed concerns about the handling of such cases, highlighting the need for immediate action and support for victims. The rising number of sexual assault and kidnapping cases raises significant concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in the capital. Authorities are expected to face increased scrutiny and pressure to improve their response to such crimes.