Woman killed, daughter injured in acid attack
A woman lost her life, and her daughter sustained injuries in a horrifying acid attack within their residence in Gul Housing Society, Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 7.
The victim, identified as 55-year-old Tanveer Bano, was shifted to JPMC by rescuers.
The injured survivor, Rabia, recounted the harrowing details, revealing that she had been married to Shahid Alam in 2010 and they had two daughters together. Following their divorce six months ago, Rabia lived with her mother, while the daughters remained with their father.
Rabia alleged that her ex-husband had been threatening her, with the most recent threat occurring just days ago. On Saturday, two men entered their residence, launching an acid attack. Rabia resisted, suffering injuries to her hand, while her mother attempted to fend off the attackers, ultimately falling victim to the acid assault.
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The woman showed acid marks on the face and a wound on the back of her head, prompting suspicions of a fatal head injury. The exact cause of death will be established following the post-mortem report. The police have taken Shahid Alam, the ex-husband, into custody based on Rabia's identification. He is currently undergoing questioning.
Arms shop shooting
In a perplexing incident at a Defence arms shop, an employee lost his life in a shooting incident initially presumed to be accidental, as reported by SHO Darakhshan Kaleem Musa.
The tragic event unfolded in Defence Phase V, Khada Market. Edhi volunteers shifted the victim, identified as 56-year-old Zahid, to Jinnah Hospital.
According to the initial assessment, Zahid, an employee of the arms shop, accidentally discharged a shot while resting on a sofa inside the shop, resulting in his injury. No other person was present in the shop at that time. Upon discovery of Zahid's body by another individual entering the shop later, the police were notified. The deceased, reportedly a Mehmoodabad resident, raises questions as authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding this mysterious incident.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 7th, 2024.