TikToker allegedly raped by two men

Sources claim suspects have police-backing as case is dismissed

HARIPUR:

A social media influencer and TikToker from Taxila was allegedly gang-raped by two men on the pretext of a job offer.

As per reports, a 25-year-old woman was lured for a job offer and called in by the two suspects, Najeeb Khan and Faizan. According to her statement, she went to a location near Khanpur Road, where the suspects boarded her in their car and raped her.

The suspects also allegedly snatched her phone, Rs3,000 in cash and a gold pendant before abandoning her. Despite reporting the incident to the police, the authorities reportedly hesitated to register a case, and the woman was sent back to Taxila after a perfunctory investigation.

When the woman reported the crime to the Khanpur police station, but instead of registering a case, the police allegedly labeled her a "prostitute" and contacted her husband to come to the station.

The woman was then sent back home with her husband, who has reportedly been having marital issues with her for the past three years.

Sources claim that the accused men have police backing, which raises questions about the police's handling of the case.

The fact that the police did not take action on the woman's complaint and instead sent her back with her husband has sparked concerns about the fairness of the justice system in the area.

Local sources say that seeking justice from the Khanpur police is extremely challenging, and that the woman may need to reach out to high-ranking officials like the Hazara DIG or Haripur DPO to get her case heard.

Meanwhile, the police officer on duty claimed that the woman had gone to Khanpur Dam with the accused individuals of her own accord and that the matter had been resolved.