Talk:2024 Lahore college rape

Fake News and Misinformation on Social Media

This article is based on a social media campaign against the Punjab Group of Colleges. The news has been duly investigated by the Lahore Police who have declared the news as fake and misinformation. 119.63.135.148 (talk) 08:00, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@119.63.135.148 The news has extensive coverage from notable news agencies including ARY and DAWN.

Also, the article covers the rape allegation and the aftermath, both are noteworthy. TheShahiScribe (talk) 12:29, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Upon thorough review, it appears that the contents of this article may violate several core Wikipedia guidelines and policies, necessitating its consideration for deletion. Below are the key points supporting this request, aligned with Wikipedia's deletion policies:

1. Verifiability and Reliability of Sources

The article in question has been heavily disputed by multiple reliable sources, which refute the occurrence of the alleged incident:

ASP Shehrbano Naqvi refutes claims, stating "There's no victim" as reported by Geo TV.
The victim's father denies any sexual assault, as detailed in The Express Tribune.

2. Biographies of Living Persons

The article potentially impacts the reputations of living persons by propagating information that has been publicly refuted by official statements and family testimonies, potentially violating BLP policies.

3. Notability and Factual Accuracy

Punjab College and other authorities, including Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, have dismissed the allegations as fabrications. Links: The Express Tribune and The Current support these claims.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is investigating the spread of disinformation related to this case, as noted by The Nation.

4. Neutral Point of View

Given the controversial nature and the significant disputes regarding the factual basis of the incident, the article may not meet Wikipedia's standards for maintaining a neutral point of view.

Conclusion

In light of these factors, the article appears to contravene Wikipedia's critical policies concerning the verifiability, neutrality, and biographical safety of living persons. The public refutation of the incident by multiple reliable sources and the ongoing investigation into the disinformation surrounding the alleged events cast significant doubt on the article's content validity and notability. Consequently, I propose its deletion or, at minimum, a thorough review and discussion to consider these issues comprehensively.

I look forward to the community's input on this matter. 58.27.212.244 (talk) 11:56, 17 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

If anyone believes the article should be removed, they should nominate it for deletion. — Saqib (talk I contribs) 12:15, 17 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]