Doctor arrested in alleged assault case involving student

Lahore police have arrested Dr Kashif Waheed, a suspect nominated in a case involving the alleged sexual assault of an 18-year-old student, 24NewsHD TV reported on Saturday.

According to police, the suspect was taken into custody after the Lahore High Court rejected his interim bail petition.

He has been shifted from Lahore to Sargodha for further investigation.

Police said the suspect allegedly lured the student with promises of a job and internship before abducting her.

He is also accused of sexually assaulting her at gunpoint, recording videos, and taking her money and mobile phone.

The police further alleged that the suspect used the videos to blackmail the student for several months.

Further investigation has been launched following the arrest, police said.

According to police, a case against Kashif was registered at Sajid Shaheed Police Station on November 2, 2025, on the complaint of the student.