Pakistani Deputy PM's Relative Arrested Over Assault on Foreign Women
Pakistani police have arrested four people, including a relative of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, over allegations of gang rape involving two foreign women in Lahore. The victims from the Netherlands and Venezuela were reportedly lured to Pakistan under false pretenses.
Pakistani law enforcement authorities have arrested four individuals, including a relative of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in connection with serious allegations of gang rape involving two foreign women in Lahore. The case has drawn attention due to the high-profile connection of one of the accused to Pakistan's government leadership.
Among those detained is Muhammad Raza Dar, identified as a relative of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. According to police records, the two female victims—one national of the Netherlands and another from Venezuela—first encountered the main accused during business dealings related to a cryptocurrency venture in Singapore. The women reportedly travelled to Pakistan after being assured about business opportunities connected to this venture.
Authorities allege that shortly after the victims arrived in Pakistan, they were abducted and subjected to assault. The exact circumstances of how they were taken into custody and the sequence of events leading to the alleged crime are currently under investigation. Police have initiated a formal inquiry into the matter, examining the movements of the accused and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The involvement of a relative of a sitting Deputy Prime Minister has raised concerns about the case's handling and potential implications for the investigation. Pakistani authorities have not released extensive details about the investigation's progress, but officials have confirmed that all four accused persons are in custody and being questioned. Legal proceedings are expected to proceed through Pakistan's judicial system.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of foreign nationals visiting Pakistan and has attracted international attention given the nationalities of the victims. Diplomatic channels may also become involved as the Netherlands and Venezuela have consular interests in the matter. The investigation is reported to be ongoing, with authorities working to establish a complete timeline of events and gather evidence to support charges against the accused.
Source: TOI India
