Azerbaijani woman retracts rape allegations against Pakistani man in Lahore case
Most outlets reported that the Azerbaijani woman, Diana, retracted her rape allegations against Ahmed Tanveer and declared him innocent in a video statement, urging authorities to drop the case. While the general framing was consistent across the coverage, some outlets added additional context, such as Diana stating she was pressured or that the accused’s family offered a bribe — details not mentioned in all excerpts. The emphasis on the motive for the retraction varied, with some noting pressure and others focusing only on her declaration of innocence.
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Azeri woman retracts rape allegations, gives suspect 'clean chit' in Lahore assault case
Azeri woman, Diana, speaks in a video. — X@MurtazaViewsDiana says earlier statement was made under pressure.Police say two arrested suspects implicated third accused in assault.Accused's wealthy family "offered bribe to victim": CM Maryam.LAHORE: An Azerbaijani woman, who...
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Azerbaijani woman clears Lahore rape suspect
An Azerbaijani woman who had allegedly been sexually assaulted in Lahore has declared suspect Ahmad Tanveer innocent, saying he was not
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‘I Was Pressured’: Azeri woman Diana withdraws Rape Allegations against Pakistani man
ISLAMABAD – Azerbaijani national Diana withdraws her allegation against Ahmed Tanveer, calling him innocent and appealing for the case to be closed. In her latest statement, Diana said Tanveer had neither raped her nor taken her mobile phones. She also claimed her earlier accusations were made under pressure, without identifying who had allegedly pressured her. […]
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Lahore rape case takes new turn as Azeri woman declares accused innocent, seeks case closure
LAHORE: An Azerbaijani woman who had accused three men of gang rape in Lahore has issued a video statement declaring one of the accused, Ahmad Tanveer, innocent and seeking an end to the case, prompting police and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to warn that the video could influence the investigation. The development comes after police arrested Tanveer outside the court premises following a...
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Azerbaijani woman clears suspect in Lahore gang rape case
An Azerbaijani woman who alleged gang rape in Lahore has issued a video statement declaring suspect Ahmed Tanveer innocent and urging authorities to drop the case. In the video circulating on social media, Diana said Tanveer had neither sexually assaulted her nor taken her mobile phones. She described her earlier statements about the alleged assault as having been made under pressure and appeal...
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‘I was NOT Raped, and Ahmed Tanveer is Innocent”: Azerbaijani Woman Diana takes U-Turn in High-Profile Case
ISLAMABAD – The rape case involving Azerbaijani national Diana has taken another turn after she withdrew serious allegation against Ahmed Tanveer,…
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