Man remanded for assaulting and blackmailing woman in Haripur
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A man is in police custody for two days after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The police confirmed the arrest took place on Monday following a formal complaint by the victim. The woman alleged that the suspect attacked her after he offered her a job. She reported the incident to the Sarai Saleh police station, leading to the arrest. The suspect faces serious charges under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including rape and blackmail. Police officer Siddique Shah stated that a lady constable was involved in the arrest, highlighting the empowerment of women in law enforcement. The police are continuing their investigation into the matter.