- Lahore police have detained three people for allegedly facilitating the reported gang rape of a 20-year-old Azerbaijani woman.
The alleged incident took place in Lahore’s Defence area. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Three People Detained During Investigation
According to police sources, the three detainees are relatives of two alleged main suspects identified as Tanveer and Mohsin.
They were reportedly detained from Bahria Town and Defence.
Investigators are examining whether they helped facilitate the alleged assault.
Police are also trying to trace the main suspects and establish the complete sequence of events.
Woman Allegedly Taken to Defence Location
According to the FIR, the woman, identified as Diana, was allegedly approached by two female acquaintances.
The women reportedly took her to a cafe, where three male acquaintances were allegedly present.
The complainant alleged that she was later taken to a flat in Defence.
The FIR states that she was given a substance that she believed was drugged before the alleged sexual assault.
Police are investigating these allegations and examining evidence collected from the reported locations.
Vehicle and Images Under Investigation
Investigators said the suspects allegedly used a white Hyundai Sonata to transport the woman.
The vehicle is reportedly owned by alleged suspect Tanveer and has been taken into police custody.
Police have also obtained images that allegedly show the suspects outside a market in the Defence area.
Investigators are examining the images and other available evidence to establish the movements of those involved.
Police Examine Woman’s Previous Pakistan Visits
Police sources said Diana had visited Pakistan twice before her latest trip.
According to the sources, she first travelled from Tashkent to Lahore on March 4 and stayed with a woman identified as Rida Hameed.
She reportedly left Pakistan on March 20.
She returned on May 22 from Baku and stayed with a man identified as Rashid Ali, according to the same sources.
Police said she arrived in Lahore for the third time around 15 days before the alleged incident.
Investigation Into Alleged Assault Continues
Police have so far detained three people over the suspected facilitation of the alleged crime.
Authorities are continuing efforts to locate the main suspects.
Investigators are also examining the victim’s statement, the FIR, vehicle records, images and other evidence.
The allegations remain under investigation, and further findings are expected as police continue their probe.
