Such crimes leave scars that shatter the confidence in the criminal justice systemNo woman should ever have to fear the very institution entrusted with protecting her. The alleged rape of a mentally challenged young woman inside Lahore's Ghaziabad Police Station by an assistant sub-inspector is one such case. Such crimes leave scars that shatter the confidence in the criminal justice system, discourage survivors from reporting abuse and reinforce the dangerous perception that those wielding state authority are themselves beyond accountability. Supervisory officers must answer for environments where misconduct is allowed to flourish. Such individuals are disproportionately at risk of abuse precisely because they are often unable to protect themselves or communicate their trauma effectively.