Lahore gang-rape victim records statement, was in contact with accused over mobile phone
A suspected 'friendship' was first revealed when Sanaullah's mobile phone was seized for record
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Gang rape victim on Wednesday has stated that she was in contact with the prime accused Adnan Sanaullah over mobile phone messages.
The victim recorded her statement before a local court today.
In her statement, the girl stated that she was asked by Sanaullah to meet him as he wanted to give a present for her birthday. She further said that he purchased a bottle from a local as they were on way in Sanaullah s car.
The 14-year-old resident of Rana Town was granted time by the court to record her statement as she was admitted in a hospital while her counsel maintained that she was traumatized by the incident.
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The key criminal, Sanaullah reportedly was appointed as theatre coordinator by a member of provincial assembly and confessed to ‘entertaining’ police and government officials.
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The culprit had said that he used to arrange private parties for top officials for which he had rented houses in different areas.
In December 2015, the class-8 student was raped in a guest house on the Mall Road. A case was registered at the Race Course Police Station while police had detained eight suspects within 24 hours.
A suspected friendship was first revealed when Sanaullah s mobile phone was seized for record.
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However, Sanaullah offered his arrest at a Lahore police station.
