Lahore Police Bust Honey-Trap Gang, Expand Investigation to Include More Victims

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The Lahore city police have busted a honey-trap gang that allegedly operated in the Shahdara Town area, trapping and blacklisting victims to extort money from them. The gang, led by a policeman, consisted of a young girl and several others who would lure victims to isolated locations under false pretenses. The victims, including a milkman who was tortured and threatened with a criminal case, were coerced into paying large sums of money to avoid being implicated. The police have arrested the ringleader, a policeman named Manzar, and are investigating other suspects, including the young girl who was allegedly involved in the gang's activities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lahore city police have busted a honey-trap gang that operated in the Shahdara Town area, led by a policeman named Manzar.
  • The gang consisted of a young girl and several others who would lure victims to isolated locations under false pretenses.
  • Victims, including a milkman who was tortured and threatened with a criminal case, were coerced into paying large sums of money to avoid being implicated.
  • The milkman was forced to pay Rs108,000 and was also threatened with a criminal case if he did not come up with more money.
  • The gang used blackmail and torture to extort money from their victims.
  • The police have arrested the ringleader, Manzar, and are investigating other suspects.
  • A case has been lodged against the policeman and other suspects operating the honey-trap gang.
  • The investigation has been transferred to the police investigation department for further action.

Statistics:

  • The milkman was forced to pay Rs108,000 to the gang.
  • The gang used blackmail and torture to extort money from their victims.
  • A case has been lodged against the policeman and other suspects operating the honey-trap gang.
  • The police have already busted another honey-trap gang in Kot Lakhpat area, involving some policemen.
  • A well-known playwright, Khalilur Rehman Qamar, was also honey-trapped by a gang last year.

Sources:

  • [1] A milkman, Manzoor Ahmad, was tortured and forced to pay Rs108,000 to a honey-trap gang in Shahdara Town, Lahore.
  • [2] The gang was led by a policeman named Manzar and consisted of a young girl and several others.
  • [3] The police have arrested the ringleader, Manzar, and are investigating other suspects.
  • [4] A case has been lodged against the policeman and other suspects operating the honey-trap gang.
  • [5] A honey-trap gang was also unearthed in Kot Lakhpat area, involving some policemen.
  • [6] A well-known playwright, Khalilur Rehman Qamar, was also honey-trapped by a gang last year.