Lahore police arrest two suspects in Azerbaijani woman's alleged gang rape

Azerbaijani national gang rape allegation Lahore crime physical remand Defence Housing Authority

Police in Lahore have arrested two suspects, identified as Syed Mohsin Shah and Syed Ali Zain, in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old Azerbaijani woman named Diana. A local magistrate has granted a six-day physical remand for the suspects to facilitate interrogation and DNA testing.

According to the victim's statement recorded under Section 164, she had traveled to Pakistan for business. She alleged that after meeting two local women, Nimra and Muskan, at a cafe, she was taken to an apartment where she was served intoxicating substances. She claims that Mohsin, Ahmed, and Ali Zain subsequently raped her. The victim also reported that her handbag, containing PKR 200,000 and two mobile phones, was stolen.

Investigators are currently searching for a third suspect. While police noted the victim's travel history and certain interactions as points of investigation, a medical report has been issued confirming findings consistent with sexual assault. The case is being handled by the Defence C police station.

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Ahmed · Ali Aziz · Diana · Lahore · Lahore Police · Mohsin · Punjab Police · Syed Ali Zain · Syed Mohsin Shah

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[● 2 SOURCES] Physical examination revealed pressure marks on the victim's shoulder and wounds on her knee.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Shahdara police detained six additional individuals, who are close associates of the main suspects, and handed them over to the Defence C police.
[● 6 SOURCES] The initial medical report of the foreign woman confirms the alleged rape. islamabadpost.com.pk · www.news18.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The victim, a 22-year-old Azerbaijani national named Diana, identified Mohsin, Ahmed, and Ali Aziz as the individuals who raped her. urdu.arynews.tv · arynews.tv · www.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The medical report indicates the victim was in an intoxicated state during the incident.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The victim alleged that Ali Aziz attempted to threaten and blackmail her.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Suspects allegedly threatened the victim by claiming to have high-level connections.
[● 2 SOURCES] Police arrested a second suspect from Chishtian and are searching for a third suspect in the case. islamabadpost.com.pk · www.news18.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspects stole a handbag containing PKR 200,000 and two mobile phones. urdu.arynews.tv · arynews.tv · www.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Magistrate Azhar Mahmood approved a six-day physical remand of the suspects. www.news18.com