On October 17, 2010, the Sindh High Court’s Hyderabad bench granted protection bail to the female accused and directed them to appear before the district and sessions judge concerned for confirmation of bail and further proceedings.
An Additional Sessions Court in Khipro initially awarded the death penalty to three main accused—Jahanzaib, Danish, and Wasim Rajput—and a life sentence of 25 years to others involved. Acquittal (2022): Zainab Bhayo Of Khipro Rape Vide
The investigation also faced criticism for failing to recover the vehicle used in the crime and for what the victim’s family perceived as a systemic attempt to weaken the case. On October 17, 2010, the Sindh High Court’s
In May 2019, protests erupted in Khipro town after video clips of a student, Zainab Bhayo, were circulated on the internet. Her father, Dr. Bhayo, lodged a First Information Report (FIR) nominating three women and four men in connection with the crime. In May 2019, protests erupted in Khipro town