LAHORE: A local court in Lahore on Friday granted physical remand of Raza Dar and four other accused in a high-profile case involving the alleged kidnapping and rape of two foreign women for ransom.
The accused were produced before Judicial Magistrate Azhar Mahmood in the Cantt Kachary by Lahore police. During the proceedings, the court completed their attendance and ordered the removal of masks from their faces.
لاہور کی مقامی عدالت نے دو غیرملکی خواتین کو تاوان کیلئے اغوا کرنے اور زیادتی کے الزام میں رضا ڈار سمیت دیگر ملزموں سے تفتیش کیلئے ان کا جسمانی ریمانڈ دے دیا. لاہور پولیس نے ملزموں کو کینٹ کہچری میں جوڈیشل مجسٹریٹ اظہر محمود کی عدالت میں پیش کیا. عدالت نے ملزموں کی حاضری مکمل کی… pic.twitter.com/I77G1IpW3W
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Prosecutors informed the court that the victims, both foreign nationals, had directly nominated Raza Dar in their statements. They argued that the incident had severely tarnished the country’s reputation abroad and stressed the need for thorough interrogation of the suspects.
The prosecution requested a 14-day physical remand to facilitate investigation.
However, after hearing arguments, the judicial magistrate reserved the decision and later announced the verdict, granting physical remand of Raza Dar, Hassan Raza, Sikandar Khan, and Sajid Ali till July 8, directing police to present the accused on Wednesday.
It may be added here that the case has drawn significant attention due to its sensitive nature, involving foreign victims and allegations of ransom demands, with authorities under pressure to ensure accountability and safeguard Pakistan’s international image.
