# Investigation into Azerbaijani woman assault in Lahore > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/azerbaijani-woman-assault-investigation-in-lahore > Updated: 2026-10-03T11:11:49.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3. Lahore police are investigating the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old Azerbaijani woman, identified as Diana, in the city’s Defence Housing Authority area. The victim reported being lured to a cafe and subsequently taken to a flat where she was administered an intoxicating substance and sexually assaulted. A medical report has confirmed the assault, noting physical injuries such as wounds on her knee and pressure marks on her shoulder, while indicating she was under the influence of drugs during the incident. In a judicial statement recorded under Section 164, Diana identified Mohsin, Ahmed, and Ali Aziz (also referred to as Ali Zain) as the perpetrators. She further alleged that Ali Aziz attempted to threaten and blackmail her. The victim stated she was taken to the apartment after meeting two local women, Namra and Muskan, at a cafe. Authorities have arrested Syed Mohsin Shah and Syed Ali Zain. A local magistrate has granted a six-day physical remand for the suspects to facilitate interrogation and DNA testing. Investigators are continuing to search for a third suspect, Ahmed. The victim also reported the theft of her handbag, which contained PKR 200,000 and two mobile phones. The case is being handled by the Defence C police station. Following the investigation, the victim, identified as Diana Baghiyeva, has departed Lahore for Baku under official police escort. Her departure occurred after she reportedly expressed reluctance to leave Pakistan, at one point refusing to board a flight and alleging she was being sent home under false pretenses. Authorities coordinated her return following requests from the Azerbaijani embassy. While Baghiyeva has left the country, law enforcement officials confirmed that her departure will not halt the prosecution. Forensic evidence, including DNA swabs, has been submitted to the Punjab Forensic Science Agency for analysis. ## Claims - The initial medical report of the foreign woman confirms the alleged rape. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The victim, a 22-year-old Azerbaijani national named Diana, identified Mohsin, Ahmed, and Ali Aziz as the individuals who raped her. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The suspects stole a handbag containing PKR 200,000 and two mobile phones. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The medical report indicates the victim was in an intoxicated state during the incident. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Physical examination revealed pressure marks on the victim's shoulder and wounds on her knee. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Police arrested a second suspect from Chishtian and are searching for a third suspect in the case. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Shahdara police detained six additional individuals, who are close associates of the main suspects, and handed them over to the Defence C police. (single source) - The victim alleged that Ali Aziz attempted to threaten and blackmail her. (single source) - Suspects allegedly threatened the victim by claiming to have high-level connections. (single source) - Magistrate Azhar Mahmood approved a six-day physical remand of the suspects. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Azerbaijani woman leaves Lahore under police escort following assault case Azerbaijani national Diana Baghiyeva has left Lahore for Baku under police escort following a gang-rape investigation in which three suspects have been arrested. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azerbaijani-woman-leaves-lahore-under-police-escort-following-assault-case ### 2026-09-28: Lahore police arrest two suspects in Azerbaijani woman's alleged gang rape Two suspects are in police custody in Lahore following the alleged gang rape of an Azerbaijani woman. A magistrate granted a six-day remand as police search for a third suspect. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lahore-police-investigate-alleged-gang-rape-of-azerbaijani-woman-2 ### 2026-09-26: Lahore police investigate alleged gang rape of Azerbaijani woman Lahore police have detained numerous suspects following the alleged gang rape of a 20-year-old Azerbaijani woman in the Defence area. Investigations into the facilitators and primary suspects are ongoing. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lahore-police-investigate-alleged-gang-rape-of-azerbaijani-woman --- Cite as: Investigation into Azerbaijani woman assault in Lahore. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/azerbaijani-woman-assault-investigation-in-lahore