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Lahore police identify suspects in alleged gang rape of Azerbaijani woman

Police in Lahore say suspects have been identified after a 20-year-old Azerbaijani woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped.

Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke27 September 2026, 19:05 GMT

What happened

Lahore police have identified suspects in an alleged gang rape of an Azerbaijani woman.1

A Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police said those involved in the incident will face legal action without discrimination.1

Reports describe the victim as a 20-year-old Azerbaijani woman who was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in Lahore.3

An Azerbaijani woman was allegedly gang-raped in Lahore, and police have identified suspects in the case.1 3

None of the outlets reviewed reported the identities of the suspects, whether any arrests have been made, or further details of the alleged incident.
None of the outlets reviewed included a response from Azerbaijani authorities or the victim.

Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.