Medical report emerges in Lahore assault case

The investigation into the alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Lahore's Defence area has entered a significant phase after police received a medical report indicating evidence consistent with sexual assault in the case.

The investigation into the alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Lahore’s Defence area has entered a significant phase after police received a medical report indicating evidence consistent with sexual assault in the case. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing, with forensic analysis expected to play a key role in determining the facts.

According to police sources, the medical examination found evidence supporting the allegation that one of the women was sexually assaulted. Investigators have alleged that three of the arrested suspects were involved in the assault. Police emphasized that the case is still under investigation and that the allegations will ultimately be assessed through the judicial process.

During interrogation, investigators alleged that the suspects forced the women to transfer approximately $19,000 into their digital wallets. Police further claimed that the suspects and the women had previously invested between $400,000 and $500,000 in cryptocurrency, and that disputes over the recovery of those funds may have been connected to the incident. These claims are part of the ongoing investigation and have not yet been tested in court.

Authorities have collected DNA samples from both the suspects and the complainants and sent them to a forensic laboratory for analysis. Mobile phones recovered from the suspects have also been submitted for digital forensic examination to help investigators establish the sequence of events and verify evidence.

Deputy Inspector General (Investigation) Zeeshan Raza said the investigation would move forward after the forensic and DNA reports are received. He added that the suspects are being treated like any other accused persons and have not been given any special protocol. According to the police, they have remained in custody since their arrest and were presented before the court in handcuffs. Officials said the investigation is being conducted on merit and in accordance with the law.

Meanwhile, Lahore Police have arrested another suspect, identified as Ahmed Raza, in connection with the case. Police allege that he was also involved in the kidnapping and assault of the foreign women. His arrest brings the total number of suspects in custody to five, with investigators continuing to question all those detained.

Police said the suspects have been remanded into custody for five days as investigators continue gathering evidence. Authorities maintain that the investigation is ongoing, and the final determination of guilt or innocence will be made by the courts after all available evidence, including forensic findings, has been examined.