Dogged by marital woes, man puts gun to head

Mohsin Raza committed suicide minutes after wife refused to take back khula case

KARACHI:

In a deeply unfortunate event, a 45-year-old father of four, identified as Mohsin Raza, tragically took his own life at his residence in Arisha Society, situated within the Sachal police station area of Karachi.

Family sources told the police that Raza shot himself in the head with his licensed pistol minutes after his conversation with his estranged wife on telephone. He was pleading her to take back the marriage dissolution case, but she bluntly refused.

According to available information, the authorities were alerted when a body with a gunshot wound to the head was discovered within a house at Arisha Society, adjacent to Rehman Mosque, falling under the jurisdiction of Sachal Police Station.

Upon receiving the distressing report, law enforcement swiftly arrived at the scene, and the deceased's body was subsequently transported to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital to facilitate the necessary legal procedures. Sachal Police Station's SHO, Zahid Leghari, shared that the individual in question was Mohsin Raza, a businessperson and a caring father to four children.

Further details emerged suggesting that the deceased's marital relationship had been strained, resulting in ongoing discussions of divorce with his wife. Reportedly, during a conversation on Sunday morning, the deceased implored his wife to resolve their differences privately rather than involving the court, advocating for reconciliation. Unfortunately, this plea was met with the insistence of pursuing legal avenues by his spouse, which seemingly led to the abrupt conclusion of their conversation.

Tragically, a short while later, Mohsin Raza resorted to ending his own life using a licensed firearm he possessed. The responding SHO conveyed that following due legal procedures, the police returned the deceased's remains to his family.

This heartrending incident sheds light on the importance of mental health awareness, family support, and communication during moments of emotional distress. It serves as a somber reminder of the consequences of unresolved conflicts and the imperative need for open conversations regarding mental well-being within our communities.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 21^st, 2023.