Vehicle used in kidnapping of two foreign women identified , says DIG operations Lahore

DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran has confirmed that the vehicle used in the kidnapping of two foreign women in Lahore has been identified, providing a significant breakthrough in the investigation.

DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran has confirmed that the vehicle used in the kidnapping of two foreign women in Lahore has been identified, providing a significant breakthrough in the investigation. The women were abducted shortly after arriving in the city on June 29. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Kamran detailed the progress made in the case, including the identification of the vehicle and its registered owner, though the owner’s mobile phone was found to be switched off.

Kamran revealed that investigations have linked several individuals from Sargodha and other areas to the crime, and Safe City cameras have provided a complete record of the vehicle’s movements. The footage showed the vehicle traveling via the motorway to Sargodha, where police conducted raids, followed by operations in Shahdara and Defence areas of Lahore. Four suspects were arrested on July 2, and authorities are continuing their efforts to apprehend others involved.

The DIG also addressed rumors that the foreign women had not been recovered but had instead emerged on their own, clarifying that the women had given statements confirming that Punjab Police had facilitated their recovery. He noted that police had contacted the duty magistrate, and when contact was not established, the SHO visited the magistrate’s residence, where a minor incident occurred, for which Kamran apologized.

Kamran stated that the women had initially wanted to leave the country immediately, but police requested they stay for one more day to record their statements and cover their travel expenses. After medical examinations and statements were completed, the foreign women were sent abroad. The first ransom call was received on July 1, and police raided a house where suspects were reportedly staying on rent. Initial reports indicated that a relative of a political figure was involved, and authorities confirmed this information with senior officials before proceeding. The investigation continues as police work to bring all those responsible to justice.