--- title: "Azerbaijani woman leaves Pakistan under police escort after alleged gang-rape in Lahore" description: "Most outlets reported that the Azerbaijani woman, identified as Diana Baghiyeva, left Lahore for Baku under police escort following allegations of gang-rape. While all emphasized her departure and the police presence, some also noted her initial refusal to board a flight and the investigation's progress, including confessions from three suspects. Pakistan Today specifically mentioned the \"investigation breakthrough\" and the ongoing search for a fourth suspect, while others framed the case more generally." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12121-three-held-in-lahore-over-alleged-gang-rape-of-azerbaijani site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Azerbaijani woman leaves Pakistan under police escort after alleged gang-rape in Lahore pakistan · updated 5 Oct 2026, 7:24 AM PKT · 3–5 Oct 2026 · 17 articles from 11 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 4 Oct 2026 — Azerbaijani woman leaves Pakistan under police escort after alleged gang-rape in Lahore (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Azerbaijani woman, identified as Diana Baghiyeva, left Lahore for Baku under police escort following allegations of gang-rape. While all emphasized her departure and the police presence, some also noted her initial refusal to board a flight and the investigation's progress, including confessions from three suspects. Pakistan Today specifically mentioned the "investigation breakthrough" and the ongoing search for a fourth suspect, while others framed the case more generally. - **Dunya News** — [Azeri gang rape victim refuses to leave Pakistan 'without justice'](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Crime/976022-azeri-gang-rape-victim-refuses-to-leave-pakistan-without-justice) · 5 Oct 2026, 7:24 AM PKT > Diana reportedly refused to leave Pakistan ‘without justice’, alleging that Lahore police were trying to send her back against her will - **Pakistan Today** — [Azerbaijani gang-rape victim sent home under police escort after investigation breakthrough](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/04/azerbaijani-gang-rape-victim-sent-home-under-police-escort-after-investigation-breakthrough) · 4 Oct 2026, 11:54 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > A 22-year-old Azerbaijani woman allegedly subjected to gang rape in Lahore leaves Pakistan for Baku under police escort. Three suspects have confessed, while police continue the hunt for a fourth accused. Medical evidence has corroborated the rape and forensic tests are underway. - **24 News HD** — [Azerbaijani woman allegedly assaulted in Lahore sent back to Baku](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Oct-2026/azerbaijani-woman-allegedly-assaulted-lahore-sent-back-baku) · 4 Oct 2026, 8:36 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > An Azerbaijani woman named Diana, who was allegedly a victim of abuse, has been deported from Lahore to Baku on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-159, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday. - **ARY News (English)** — [Lahore gang-rape victim sent back to Azerbaijan accompanied by police team](https://arynews.tv/lahore-gang-rape-victim-sent-back-to-azerbaijan-accompanied-by-police-team) · 4 Oct 2026, 6:56 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The 22-year-old, identified as Diana, departed for the Azerbaijani capital of Baku aboard flight PK 159.... - **BOL News** — [Azerbaijani woman leaves Pakistan under police escort amid Lahore gang rape case](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/azerbaijani-woman-leaves-pakistan-under-police-escort-amid-lahore-gang-rape-case) · 4 Oct 2026, 4:25 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Azerbaijani woman Diana Baghiyeva leaves Pakistan under police escort as authorities investigate allegations of sexual assault. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Lahore Gang-Rape Victim Diana Deported to Azerbaijan under Police Custody](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/04-Oct-2026/lahore-gang-rape-victim-diana-deported-to-azerbaijan-under-police-custody) · 4 Oct 2026, 2:31 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – Azerbaijani woman Diana Baghiyeva has finally left Pakistan for Baku under police escort. Her exit comes days after she reportedly refused to board a flight, saying she did not want to return home voluntarily, adding another twist to a case that has already raised serious questions over her alleged assault, arrests, marriage and […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [Alleged Lahore gang-rape victim leaves for Baku under police escort](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475202/alleged-lahore-gang-rape-victim-leaves-for-baku-under-police-escort) · 4 Oct 2026, 2:21 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > A foreign woman who was allegedly gang-raped in Lahore left for Baku from Lahore Airport, accompanied by three police officers, according to police and airport sources on Sunday. The woman, identified as Diana, departed for Baku via flight PK-159. Three police officers, including the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Defence, supervised her boarding and accompanied her on the flight, the... ### 3 Oct 2026 — Azerbaijani woman in Lahore gang-rape case returns home after refusing to leave earlier (8 outlets) > Most outlets led with the arrest of suspects in the alleged gang rape of an Azerbaijani woman in Lahore, with several noting the number of arrests and the inclusion of a female suspect. A few also highlighted the woman’s initial decision to remain in Pakistan to pursue the case, while others reported her eventual return home under police escort. The Express Tribune and Aaj News focused more on the woman’s stance and movement, while others like Geo News and Daily Pakistan concentrated on the police developments and legal proceedings. - **The Express Tribune** — [Azeri woman in alleged Lahore gang-rape case returns home under police escort](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632931/azeri-woman-in-alleged-lahore-gang-rape-case-returns-home-under-police-escort) · 4 Oct 2026, 9:37 AM PKT > Earlier, she refused to return, arguing she wants to pursue case, is being sent back forcibly - **Dawn** — [Lahore magistrate sends female suspect to jail on judicial remand in Azeri woman's rape case](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034483/lahore-magistrate-sends-female-suspect-to-jail-on-judicial-remand-in-azeri-womans-rape-case) · 3 Oct 2026, 5:45 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday sent a woman suspect to jail on a 14-day judicial remand in connection with a case of an Azeri woman’s rape. The 20-year-old Azerbaijan national had travelled to Pakistan for business purposes and was allegedly gang-raped by three men in a rented flat of a private housing society near Raiwind on the night between Sept 25 and Sept 26. Two of those men ha... - **ARY News (English)** — [Azeri woman case: Suspects in custody confess assaulting Diana](https://arynews.tv/azeri-woman-case-suspects-in-custody-confess-assaulting-diana) · 3 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Three suspects arrested in connection with the gang rape of an Azerbaijani national have confessed to their crime during police interrogation. - **Abb Takk News** — [Three held in Lahore over alleged gang rape of Azerbaijani woman](https://abbtakk.tv/three-held-in-lahore-over-alleged-gang-rape-of-azerbaijani-woman/) · 3 Oct 2026, 4:25 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Police have arrested three men in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old Azerbaijani woman in Lahore, DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference, the senior police officer said the suspects allegedly assaulted the foreign national at a rented apartment in a... - **Geo News** — [Three arrested over alleged gang rape of Azeri woman in Lahore: police](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684857-three-arrested-over-alleged-gang-rape-of-azeri-woman-in-lahore-police) · 3 Oct 2026, 4:16 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > A representational image of a handcuffed man standing behind bars. — APP/FileFemale suspect sent on judicial remand in gang rape case.Police say no longer require suspect's physical custody.Court orders suspect to be presented again on October 17.LAHORE: Police have... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Lahore Police claim Breakthrough in Azerbaijani Woman’s Gang-Rape Case](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/03-Oct-2026/lahore-police-claim-breakthrough-in-azerbaijani-womans-gang-rape-case) · 3 Oct 2026, 4:11 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – Another update in alleged sexual assault involving young Azerbaijani woman in Lahore’s Defence C area as police arrested three suspects, including a woman, as investigators race to trace another alleged accomplice. Police said the case was registered at Defence C Police Station against unidentified suspects after the foreign national was allegedly assaulted inside […] - **24 News HD** — [Azeri woman resists deportation from Pakistan](https://www.24newshd.tv/03-Oct-2026/azeri-woman-resists-deportation-pakistan) · 3 Oct 2026, 3:13 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > An Azerbaijani woman, identified as Diana reportedly refused to leave Pakistan amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged gang rape case in Lahore on Saturday, with the latest development emerging at Allama Iqbal International Airport, reported 24NewsHD TV. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Azerbaijani woman stays in Pakistan to pursue alleged gang rape case](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475078/azerbaijani-woman-stays-in-pakistan-to-pursue-alleged-gang-rape-case) · 3 Oct 2026, 2:10 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > A 20-year-old Azerbaijani woman who was allegedly gang-raped in Lahore has decided to remain in Pakistan and pursue the case instead of returning home, sources said on Saturday. The woman arrived at Lahore airport to return to Azerbaijan and completed check-in and immigration formalities before boarding the flight. However, she later decided to disembark and stay in Pakistan to seek justice and... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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