Investigation launched against employer’s son, driver and others after victim dies in hospital
LAHORE:
An 18-year-old domestic worker who accused her employer’s son and a driver of repeatedly sexually assaulting her has died after spending nearly four weeks in hospital.
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his treatment and a criminal investigation.
The victim, A*, a resident of Faisalabad district, died at the Lahore Services Hospital on May 26 after being admitted in critical condition in late April.
According to a first information report (FIR) registered at Model Town police station, the case includes charges related to rape, criminal intimidation, destruction of evidence and other offenses under the Pakistan Penal Code.
Police said the victim’s statement was recorded at the service hospital before filing the FIR.
In her statement, she claimed that she had been working as a live-in domestic worker in a house in Model Town area of Lahore for about a year.
According to the FIR, she told investigators that the owner’s son and a driver had sexually assaulted her repeatedly over several months.
She further alleges that after she became pregnant, attempts were made to terminate the pregnancy and medical treatment was arranged when her health began to deteriorate.
The FIR names the employer’s son, the driver and several other people allegedly linked to the events described by the complainant.
Hospital sources said the victim remained under treatment for almost four weeks after being taken to Services Hospital in critical condition.
Medical records reviewed by investigators indicate doctors performed emergency surgery after diagnosing serious abdominal complications.
Records indicated the patient suffered from sepsis, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), intestinal perforations and other life-threatening conditions.
Doctors reportedly discovered multiple perforations in the intestines as well as a widespread abdominal infection, requiring immediate surgery.
A death certificate issued by the hospital listed cardiac arrest as the immediate cause of death, while serious infection and associated complications were cited as the underlying causes.
Medical authorities said the infection had spread throughout the body despite intensive treatment efforts.
Police officials confirmed the investigation was ongoing and statements from witnesses, medical staff and family members were being reviewed.
Investigators are also reviewing medical records and other evidence to establish the sequence of events that led to the victim’s death.
Authorities said further legal action would depend on forensic findings, medical evidence and the results of the investigation.
The case gained public attention after a video statement attributed to the victim was shared on social media following her death.
*The victim’s name has been withheld to protect his identity.
