In a shocking development that has sent ripples through Pakistan’s entertainment industry and highlighted the plight of child domestic workers, stage actress Samar Rana has been arrested in Lahore on alleged charges of aiding the rape and torture of a teenage girl employed at her residence.
The case, registered at Nawab Town Police Station, involves allegations of severe physical abuse and sexual assault, drawing widespread attention to issues of child exploitation and violence in private households.
According to media reports, Lahore police took Samar Rana into custody following a complaint detailing the horrific ordeal faced by the 14-year-old victim.
According to reports, the young domestic worker was allegedly raped by five men at Rana’s home, with the actress accused of facilitating the assault by failing to protect the child. Authorities further claim that Rana personally tortured the girl physically and issued threats to silence her.
The assaults were reportedly recorded on video, raising serious concerns about the potential distribution or misuse of the footage, which could exacerbate the victim’s trauma. Police have launched operations to apprehend the five male suspects involved, who remain at large as of the latest updates.
A police spokesperson confirmed the arrest, stating, “The actress is in custody, and operations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.”
The victim, a minor working as a domestic helper, has not been named to protect her identity. No specific medical reports have been publicly disclosed yet, but the case underscores the vulnerabilities faced by underage workers in Pakistan, where child labor laws are often inadequately enforced.
