Islamabad Reports Over 800 Sexual Assault and Kidnapping Cases in 2026

Islamabad Police registered 132 sexual assault and 709 kidnapping cases throughout the federal capital during the first nine months of 2026.

Key points

• While 175 cases were filed under Section 365, of the kidnapping cases, 341 were registered under Section 365-B, involving 347 girls.
• The cases were recorded between January 1 and September 30, with Soan Zone reporting the highest number of incidents in both categories.
• In one incident, a man was abducted from outside his home in Islamabad's F-6/1 sector and afterwards identified murdered in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• In a separate incident, a 26-year-old woman was allegedly abducted and gang-raped in Gangal while returning home from work.
• The records included cases of gang rape and sexual assault involving women, girls, and boys.

Notably, the cases were recorded between January 1 and September 30, with Soan Zone reporting the highest number of incidents in both categories. Stay Order Issued Against Direct Recruitment in Islamabad Police.

According to data documented by Dawn, Soan Zone recorded 40 sexual assault cases, followed by Saddar Zone with 32, Rural Zone with 25, Industrial Area Zone with 20, and City Zone with 15.

Notably, the records included cases of gang rape and sexual assault involving women, girls, and boys. Police registered 46 cases under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), nine under Section 375-A, and a number of others under Sections 376-A, 376-B, 376-C, 377, and 377-B.

Meanwhile, Soan Zone recorded the highest number of kidnapping cases at 200, followed by Rural Zone with 185, Saddar Zone with 181, Industrial Area Zone with 72, and City Zone with 71.

While 175 cases were filed under Section 365, of the kidnapping cases, 341 were registered under Section 365-B, involving 347 girls. Another 116 cases were registered under Section 496-A, involving 119 women, nine girls, and one boy. Another Suspected Rabies Case Documented in Karachi.

In a separate incident, a 26-year-old woman was allegedly abducted and gang-raped in Gangal while returning home from work. According to police sources, a number of suspects took her to a nearby wooded area, where they sexually assaulted her before fleeing.

For context, the victim was taken to a hospital for a medico-legal examination. Nevertheless, police allegedly delayed registering the case while waiting for the medical report. An FIR was eventually registered under Section 376 of the PPC but was sealed on the instructions of senior officers. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around islamabad Reports Over 800 Sexual Assault and Kidnapping Cases in 2026 point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.