A girl was allegedly raped by her friend and his three accomplices within the Jurisdiction of the Waris Khan police station in Rawalpindi, it emerged on Thursday.
According to a spokesperson for the police, the victim lodged a complaint with the local police, stating that she was visiting her brother in the Sadiqabad area of the garrison city and had come all the way from Lahore.
She befriended a boy named Sardar on TikTok, who invited her to 6th Road. Upon arrival, Sardar and an unknown friend picked her up in a car and took her to a house in Amarpura. After leaving her there, Sardar informed her that he was going to get food.
During his absence, another person forcibly raped her. Subsequently, two unknown boys arrived and assaulted her. Upon Sardar’s return, he, too, allegedly raped her.
The victim raised the alarm, attracting the attention of neighbours. The accused dismissed the gathering, claiming it was a personal matter.
Seizing an opportunity, she contacted Rescue 15.
Meanwhile, Waris Khan SHO Inspector Malik Naseer stated that a case has been registered, with the main accused Sardar and another individual named Mohsin already in custody.
Ongoing raids are being conducted to apprehend the remaining suspects, and an investigation into the case is underway.