ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Police have arrested the suspect who allegedly raped a women at a hiking trail in Margalla Hills earlier this week.
Police said the suspect has been arrested after three days of efforts. Police earlier said they have found no evidence that the woman was raped or sexually assaulted in the hiking trail.
A police spokesperson said the alleged incident in Trail 3 is being investigated on merit. The plaintiff’s medical report shows no evidence of rape or sexual abuse, police said, adding there were no bruises on the victim’s body.
Police said the plaintiff and the accused had a consensual relationship. The spokesperson said the plaintiff is reluctant to cooperate with the police and has not provided details of the accused.
Police said the Margalla Hills hiking trails are protected with drone surveillance and effective patrolling. The spokesperson said the exact location of the alleged incident is being determined and police will investigate all aspects of the case.
Islamabad police registered a first information report (FIR) on Friday of the alleged rape of a woman at one of the hiking trails of Margalla Hills.
The victim approached the police and registered a complaint after allegedly being raped by a man named Noman. The resident of Sheikhupura told cops that she was lured to the federal capital with the promise of a job.
She mentioned paying Rs50,000 to the man to find her a job and added that she was supposed to have a meeting at his office in the coming days.
The complaint further mentioned that the accused tricked the woman to visit the hiking trail in the Margalla Hills where he sexually assaulted her at gunpoint.
The man further threatened to shoot the woman if she shared the incident with anyone. After sexually assaulting the victim, he dropped her back off at a bus stop in Rawalpindi.
She further stated that the suspect threatened to kill her if she made any noise so she remained silent out of fear. She sought strict legal action against the suspect. A case was registered at the Kohsar Police Station and the victim was sent to Polyclinic along with a lady constable for a medical checkup.
