Lahore: The case of alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Lahore, Pakistan has raised serious questions on the politics and law and order there. Police have arrested four accused in this high-profile case. The name of Mohammad Raza Dar, a relative of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, is also included among those arrested. Considering the sensitivity of the matter, the police are investigating from many aspects.
What is the whole matter?
According to the police, one of the victims is a woman from Netherlands and the other from Venezuela. Both of them had reached Lahore on June 29 in connection with business. It is alleged that he was kidnapped as soon as he came out of the airport. After this, five people took her to a house and raped her. Not only this, the accused also demanded ransom.
How did the complaint reach the police?
According to investigating officials, the father of one of the victims contacted Pakistan Police from Spain and informed them about his daughter’s disappearance. After this, the police took immediate action and recovered both the women, registered a case and started investigation. Within a few hours, four accused were arrested, while the search for the fifth accused is on.
What are the charges against Ishaq Dar’s relative?
Police say that Mohammad Raza Dar is the main accused in this case. Investigation revealed that the women had met him in Singapore in the year 2025. It is being told that they came in contact in connection with a cryptocurrency business. It is alleged that Raza Dar himself made arrangements for both the women to come to Pakistan and after reaching Lahore, he along with his associates committed the crime. During the court appearance, the victims also identified him as the main accused.
What decision did the court give?
The four accused were produced in a Lahore court, from where they were sent on five-day police remand. Police are now investigating the case on the basis of digital evidence, call records and other evidence. Continuous raids are also being conducted to arrest the absconding accused.
Has being high-profile increased the sensitivity of the investigation?
Pakistani police officials say that this matter has become very sensitive due to the name of the Deputy Prime Minister’s relative coming to light. For this reason, the investigation is being carried forward impartially and from all aspects. This incident has once again intensified the debate in Pakistan regarding the safety of women, especially foreign nationals.
