An 18-year-old student died at a hospital in Jhang on Tuesday, days after she went missing under suspicious circumstances, in what police say may involve gang rape.

Aisha Fatima, a Grade 11 student, had disappeared four days ago. Her family filed a missing persons report at Satellite Town police station shortly after.

She was brought unconscious to a private hospital by unidentified men who fled the scene, according to police sources.

Due to her critical condition, she was transferred to District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Jhang, where she later died during treatment.

CCTV footage obtained during the investigation showed the victim being brought to the private hospital in a critical state.

Based on the footage and other evidence, police arrested three suspects — identified as Haseeb, Amish, and Hassan — and seized the vehicle used in the incident. A manhunt is underway for a fourth suspect, Khalil.

Police said initial evidence and circumstances suggest the possibility of gang rape, but a final determination will be made after medical, forensic, and other investigative reports are received.

The victim’s father has appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for justice.