In the video circulating on social media, Diana said Ahmed Tanveer had neither sexually assaulted her nor taken her mobile phone. She also claimed that her earlier statements alleging sexual assault had been made under pressure and appealed to the relevant authorities to end the case against him.
Diana referred to October 9 at the beginning of the video, suggesting that it may have been recorded earlier. Reports also claim that documents submitted through the Azerbaijani embassy described Ahmed Tanveer as innocent. The authenticity and legal status of these claims could not be established from the information provided.
Meanwhile, police reportedly arrested Ahmed Tanveer outside a court despite his interim bail being granted until October 27. The case first came to public attention in the last week of September, when Diana alleged that she had been subjected to gang rape in Lahore.
What the FIR Alleged
According to the case registered at Defence C Police Station in Lahore, Diana had accused two women, Muskan and Nimra, and three men, Mohsin, Ahmed Tanveer and Ali Zain, of allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting her.
She had also alleged that the accused took her belongings and mobile phone before leaving her near the airport.
Police subsequently collected forensic evidence and DNA samples from the alleged crime scene and recovered a vehicle reportedly linked to the incident. Several suspects, including Mohsin, were taken into custody.
Accused Present Their Version
During court proceedings, Muskan reportedly said she had met Diana at a party, where Diana shared her mobile number with her and Nimra and offered to invite them to other parties.
Mohsin stated that he first met Diana on September 25 at a private housing society. Another accused, Ali, claimed that Diana became agitated during a party at a Defence apartment and later engaged in a scuffle inside a vehicle near Ghazi Road before getting out.
These accounts represent the accused persons’ stated positions and do not, by themselves, establish what occurred.
Investigation and Controversy
Subsequent reports raised questions about inconsistencies in Diana’s travel history and some of her statements. Reports and a video showing her in bridal attire also circulated amid claims concerning her presence in Pakistan and an alleged marriage to a Pakistani man, adding to public debate surrounding the case.
Earlier this month, Diana was reportedly sent back to Azerbaijan under Lahore police supervision.
Her latest reported statement has brought renewed attention to the case. However, any decision to withdraw or conclude criminal proceedings would depend on the applicable legal process and the relevant authorities, rather than the video statement alone.
The allegations, the accused persons’ responses and the latest claims attributed to Diana remain matters requiring verification through official police records and court proceedings.
