Chaos erupted at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport after customs officials allegedly assaulted a female passenger during a baggage inspection.
According to reports, the woman, arriving from Abu Dhabi, was attacked after resisting officials who refused to clear her imported wedding dress. A female customs officer was seen dragging her by the hair in front of shocked onlookers, sparking commotion in the airport lounge.
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A viral video circulating online shows a heated scuffle between female passengers and customs staff, with both sides involved in slapping and shouting.
Customs officials claimed the confrontation began during luggage clearance. The passenger allegedly struck officers with her shoe, prompting authorities to detain her, file a case, and begin legal proceedings.