Pakistan
Lahore: Attempted Forced Marriage of Underage Girl to Foreigner Thwarted
Lahore: An attempt to forcibly marry an underage girl to a foreign national has been thwarted in Lahore. Virtual Women Police Station intervened promptly to prevent the coercive marriage of the underage girl to a foreign individual. Police have arrested the parents who were attempting to marry off their 12-year-old daughter for financial gain.
A call from concerned locals prompted immediate action from the Virtual Women Police Station, leading to the apprehension of the girl’s parents and the prospective groom. According to spokesperson Saif Saeed, women facing any emergency situation can contact the Virtual Women Police Station at 15 for immediate assistance.