LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that those who assault a helpless woman earning an honest livelihood through hard work must be prepared to face the consequences. No individual, regardless of how wealthy, influential or powerful they may be, will be allowed to intimidate, exploit or harm ordinary citizens.

Sharing a video clip along with her message on the social media platform X, Maryam Nawaz said that the state would stand firmly with vulnerable and helpless people and take decisive action against those who abuse their power.

The Punjab Chief Minister said that the era in which powerful individuals could oppress and abuse vulnerable citizens and escape accountability was over. No one would now be allowed to use their wealth, influence or authority to intimidate ordinary citizens or mistreat them.

In her message, Maryam Nawaz made it clear that the state would play its role in protecting oppressed and vulnerable individuals and would take strict action against those who harass, exploit or harm citizens. She categorically stated that the state would now hold those abusing their power accountable.

According to Faisalabad Police, Mabra, a salesgirl working at a women's clothing store in Kohinoor Plaza, Faisalabad, told the accused, Hamid, that only women were allowed to enter the shop. The accused allegedly became enraged over this and assaulted the salesgirl.