The Organized Crime Unit in Model Town has arrested a woman, identified as Sara Khan, for allegedly posing as the mother of a student involved in an alleged rape case, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Thursday.
According to police, the suspect posted a video on social media, falsely claiming to be the victim's mother.
In response to the incident, the Punjab government has formed a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to further probe the matter.
The JIT, which includes three police officers and representatives from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), will investigate the suspect’s motives and any potential implications of her false claims.
Sara Khan was apprehended outside Model Town Kachhari, and authorities are now looking into her connection to the case.