Lahore: New details have emerged in the investigation into the murder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Abdullah Tahir, with investigators alleging that the victim’s driver was honey-trapped to obtain information about his movements.
According to investigative sources, the suspects allegedly used a 22-year-old woman to befriend the victim’s driver, Asghar, in an effort to gather intelligence about Abdullah Tahir’s routine and whereabouts. The woman, reportedly a TikTok content creator, is said to have first contacted the driver approximately two months before the murder.
Police investigators believe the woman developed a relationship with the driver and was able to obtain information regarding the victim’s schedule. On the day of the attack, investigators allege that a video call took place between the driver and the woman after Abdullah Tahir arrived at his clinic.
According to the investigation, the call was allegedly used to confirm the victim’s presence at the clinic and that no security guards were accompanying him. By that time, the suspected shooters had reportedly reached Gurumangat Road.
Investigators further claim that the suspects used a drone camera to conduct surveillance of the victim before the attack.
The Crime Control Department (CCD) questioned the driver, who reportedly admitted during the investigation that he had fallen victim to a honey-trap scheme.
Police said the investigation is ongoing, while the alleged main shooter, identified as Arslan, has not yet been arrested.
