Torture by in-laws causes miscarriage
A man has accused his relatives of torturing his wife over an altercation, due to which she suffered a miscarriage.
Wazir, a resident of Chak 75-15L in the Mian Channu district, told reporters that his wife, Hasina, was in the third month of pregnancy. Her hair were also pulled out by her in-laws.
The victim was shifted to the Mian Channu Tehsil Headquarters Hospital.
Her husband said she was brutally thrashed by his brothers, nephews and nieces after an altercation over a minor issue. The torture caused her miscarriage and she was also dragged by hair.
The woman was being treated in the hospital, where her condition was stated to be critical.
When contacted, the DSP of the area, Meher Nasir Saqib, said the incident was being investigated and a case would be registered after the issuance of the medical report of the victim. He said those responsible for violating the law would be arrested and punished.
Chab Kalan Police Station SHO Asif Chauhan said the police were also awaiting a written application for registering the case.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 1st, 2022.