LAHORE: Sundar police have arrested a man within hours of receiving a complaint that he allegedly lured a woman to his flat on the pretext of offering her a job and attempted to sexually assault her.
According to police sources, the suspect, identified as Iftikhar, allegedly offered the woman a promising job and invited her to his flat for what was described as a job interview. Police said that once she arrived, he allegedly threatened and intimidated her and attempted to sexually assault her.
Following information provided by the woman, Sundar police registered a case and launched an immediate investigation. Police said they used modern technology and investigative methods to trace the suspect and arrest him within a few hours.
The arrested suspect has been handed over to the investigation wing for further questioning and legal proceedings, according to police.
SP Saddar Abdullah Imran Cheema said that the protection and dignity of women would not be compromised. He added that strict legal action was being pursued against those involved in sexual offences and harassment to help curb such incidents in society.
