Diana Baqi Rape Case: Marriage, Divorce and Assault Details Revealed
Diana Baqi, a 22-year-old Azeri woman, has become the focus of a widening investigation in Lahore following her court statement detailing an alleged gang rape. New details have now surfaced about her prior marriage to a Pakistani citizen and the divorce that followed, adding fresh context to the Diana Baqi rape case.
According to sources cited by ARY News, documents have emerged showing a divorce deed issued by Diana’s former husband. The case has drawn national attention since Diana recorded her statement before a Lahore court earlier this month.
Marriage in Rawalpindi
Sources say Diana married a Pakistani citizen in Rawalpindi on February 12, 2025. The couple reportedly lived together before a dispute with her mother-in-law led the two to move into a rented house in Faisalabad.
As an azeri woman navigating a new life in Pakistan, Diana’s early months in the country were shaped by this domestic arrangement, according to the sources.
Divorce and a New Relationship
Sources claim Diana’s husband divorced her after learning of her friendship with a man identified as Shabbir Ahmed, also known as Naqash. Following the divorce, Diana reportedly began living with Shabbir.
Shabbir is said to have later brought Diana to Lahore, where he introduced her to a friend named Tauheed Butt. Sources add that the pair also lived together in Abbottabad for a period before returning to Lahore. Police have since taken Shabbir Ahmed into custody as part of the investigation.
Diana’s Court Statement
In her statement to the court, Diana said she arrived in Islamabad from Istanbul on September 13, 2026. After spending five days in Faisalabad, she travelled to Lahore.
She told the court she had originally planned to visit Skardu. Because she was travelling alone, she messaged two contacts, identified as Nimra and Muskan, asking them to meet her in Lahore.
The Night of the Alleged Assault
Diana said she went alone to a café around 11:00 PM, where Muskan later joined her. The two women shared a meal before a white car, described by sources as the car used to carry them onward, arrived at around 2:00 AM.
They travelled to an apartment, where they ate a meal. Diana said two men later arrived. She identified one as Ali Zain and said she did not know the other man’s name.
According to her statement, Nimra and a man identified as Mohsin went into a separate room to talk, and Muskan joined them shortly after. Diana alleged that Nimra accepted between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 30,000 from Mohsin, which she was told was for a party.
She further alleged that Mohsin then attempted to touch her and locked her in a separate room. When she asked about Nimra and Muskan, she said she was told they had already left.
Alleged Threats and Assault
Diana told the court she asked to leave but was allegedly told she could not, because her friend had already taken the money. She said she offered the men Rs. 30,000 in an attempt to leave, but alleged that Ali Zain threatened and blackmailed her instead.
She further alleged that the men pressured her to drink alcohol, after which Mohsin, Ahmed, and Ali Zain raped her.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Police have taken Shabbir Ahmed into custody, and the case remains under active investigation. Lawyers for assault case proceedings are expected to play a central role as the matter moves through the Lahore court system, given the number of individuals named in Diana’s statement.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the status or whereabouts of the other men named, including Mohsin and Ali Zain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Diana Baqi?
Diana Baqi is a 22-year-old Azeri woman who filed a court statement in Lahore alleging she was raped after being brought to an apartment by acquaintances. She had previously been married to and divorced from a Pakistani citizen.
What happened in the Diana Baqi rape case?
According to her court statement, Diana was taken to an apartment in Lahore where she alleges she was threatened, blackmailed, and raped by three men after being locked in a room.
Who has been arrested in connection with the case?
Police have taken Shabbir Ahmed, also known as Naqash, into custody. Authorities have not confirmed the arrest status of the other men named in Diana’s statement.
Was Diana Baqi married in Pakistan?
Yes. Sources say she married a Pakistani citizen in Rawalpindi on February 12, 2025, and the couple later divorced after her husband learned of her friendship with Shabbir Ahmed.
When did Diana Baqi arrive in Pakistan before the alleged assault?
She told the court she arrived in Islamabad from Istanbul on September 13, 2026, before travelling to Faisalabad and then Lahore.
Who are the other individuals named in the case?
Diana’s statement names Nimra, Muskan, Mohsin, Ali Zain, Shabbir Ahmed, and Tauheed Butt as people connected to the events. That are leading up to the alleged assault.