Salman Qadir, Son of Former Pakistan player Abdul Qadir, arrested for Sexually assaulting Maid

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Salman Qadir, son of the late legendary Pakistani cricketer Abdul Qadir, has been arrested by Burki police in Lahore following serious allegations of sexual assault levelled by a housemaid. The incident has sent shockwaves through Pakistan's sports community, tarnishing the legacy of one of the nation's most revered spinners.

The complainant, a housemaid, alleged that Salman Qadir approached her with a false job offer at his residence. She claims he then drove her to his farmhouse on the outskirts of Lahore, where he sexually assaulted her against her will.

Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which pertains to rape, based solely on her statement. Authorities acted swiftly, detaining Salman shortly after the complaint was filed on January 23, 2026.

Investigations are ongoing, with police yet to release official statements on evidence or Salman's response; media reports from Capital TV and ARY News highlight the case's rapid escalation amid public scrutiny.

The Victim's Statement to Lahore Police

"It is submitted that I work as a domestic helper/maid. I work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On 22.01.2026, the owner of the house, Salman Qadir, son of Abdul Qadir, called me and said, 'Come to the farmhouse tomorrow morning; I have to take you along to get the cleaning done.' On 23.01.2026, at 10:00 AM, I got off in front of the gate of Green City, where Salman Qadir made me sit in his car and took me to his Farm House No. 2 near Abdul Qadir Cricket Academy, Newas Barki. Upon reaching there, he started molesting me. He forcibly removed my clothes and began committing sexual assault (ziyadti) against me. The accused committed rape (zina-bil-jabar) with me by force, committing a grave injustice. Strict legal action should be taken against him for this," a statement to the complaint wrote.

Who was Abdul Qadir?

Abdul Qadir, born in Lahore in 1955, was a wrist-spin maestro renowned for reviving leg-spin in an era dominated by fast bowlers. He played 67 Tests, claiming 236 wickets, including a record 9/56 for Pakistan against England in 1987, and 132 ODI wickets across 104 matches. Qadir also captained Pakistan in five ODIs, earned Man of the Series honors, and was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2022.