Lahore court sets August 18 to indict TikToker Rajab Butt, 4 others in sexual assault case
LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday summoned TikToker Rajab Butt and four other suspects to frame charges against them in a case of alleged sexual assault of a social media influencer. Additional District and Sessions Judge Zafaryab heard a private complaint filed by the social media influencer against Butt and four others and directed all five suspects to appear before the court on August 18 for…
A Lahore sessions court has scheduled a hearing on August 18 to indict TikTok star Rajab Butt and four other individuals in a sexual assault case against a social media influencer, according to additional district and sessions judge Zafaryab. The influencer had filed a private complaint in 2025, accusing the suspects of sexual assault and subsequent blackmail, supported by evidence such as WhatsApp conversations, a medical report, and a statement recorded under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Despite dismissing the charges, the suspects had obtained pre-arrest bail from a sessions court. Earlier this month, Nawab Town police filed a case against Butt and his associates for allegedly attacking women and opening fire during a dispute at a cafe. The woman, who made the 2025 sexual assault allegations, had also reported an incident of assault by Butt at a cafe in July.
Butt is currently involved in several legal proceedings, including charges related to hurting religious sentiments, promoting online gambling, and physical assault.
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