A 15-year-old Christian domestic worker was allegedly raped at gunpoint inside her employer’s home and threatened with serious consequences if she spoke about the attack. The case is now before a Lahore court.
LAHORE, Pakistan — A 15-year-old Christian housemaid was allegedly raped at gunpoint by her employer while working at his residence in Islamia Park, Lahore. The teenager’s real name has been withheld to protect her safety, privacy and dignity. She is referred to in this report by the pseudonym “Maria.
According to the complaint, Maria had worked as a cleaner at the accused’s home for approximately five years, usually carrying out domestic duties for around two hours each day.
Maria alleged that on 15 August 2026, while she was performing her regular cleaning duties, the accused, identified as Muhammad Mohsin, threatened her with a firearm and sexually assaulted her. Following the alleged attack, she was reportedly left terrified, deeply distressed and fearful for her safety.
She alleged that the accused threatened her with serious consequences if she disclosed what had happened and then ordered her to leave the premises.
Overwhelmed by fear and trauma, Maria reportedly remained silent for two days. On 17 August, she found the courage to tell her mother and elder sister, who accompanied her to Police Station to submit a written complaint.
First Information Report (FIR) was registered on 18 August 2026 under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Police subsequently raided the accused’s residence, detained him and reportedly collected potential evidence, including photographs of the room and items of clothing. However, the accused was released after obtaining pre-arrest bail from an Additional Sessions Judge in Lahore.
Family Raises Concerns Over Police Inaction
Maria’s family alleged that police initially failed to listen properly to their concerns or respond with the urgency required in such a serious case. Despite the registration of the FIR, officers reportedly did not promptly arrange the teenager’s medical examination, potentially delaying the collection and documentation of important evidence.
The family also expressed concern about the attitude of the original investigating officer, alleging that he was unresponsive and did not appear to take their concerns seriously. They subsequently approached senior police officials and requested that the investigation be transferred.
A woman police officer from the Gender Desk in Mozang was later assigned to conduct the investigation. Maria’s medical examination was then arranged, and the medical report was submitted to the relevant judicial magistrate on 25 August. Her formal statement was also recorded.
The case has now been placed before the court and was fixed for a hearing on 27 August 2026.
The allegations have not yet been proven in court, and the accused is entitled to due process under the law.
