Newlywed girl killed in 'targeted' attack

Police examine motive as husband survives with injuries

RAWALPINDI:

A newly married girl, wed just two months ago, was shot dead, while her husband was found injured in the Banian area of Chak Beli Khan Road within the jurisdiction of Rawat Police Station on Saturday. Police have launched an investigation.

According to police, Suleman reported that Muhammad Rehan had left on a motorcycle with his 21-year-old wife, Tayyaba Bibi, to collect medicine from a local healer in Basali, but did not return. Upon searching, the motorcycle was found abandoned on the road. Nearby lay the body of Tayyaba Bibi, while Rehan was discovered some distance away in an injured state.

Rehan told police that Shakeel and his accomplices opened fire, killing his wife and injuring him. Upon receiving the report, Rawat SHO Inspector Zahid Zahoor, along with a police team, reached the scene, collected evidence, shifted the body for post-mortem examination, and transferred the injured man to a hospital for treatment.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the couple had married two months earlier and that, prior to the marriage, the deceased had reportedly been engaged elsewhere.

Police found evidence of two bullets striking the motorcycle. The woman was shot in the head, whereas Rehan sustained only a blunt injury to the head, further deepening the mystery surrounding the incident.

Rawalpindi City Police Officer Syed Khalid Hamdani took notice of the case and directed Saddar SP Anum Sher to reach the scene immediately. The SP visited the site, and police officials stated that investigations are underway from all angles. Those responsible will be arrested and brought to justice.