Slit-throat body recovered

LAHORE:

A 21-year-old man was found dead with his throat slit in suspicious circumstances in the Liaquatabad area.

The body of Wasim Abdul Jabbar was recovered from a house within the jurisdiction of Liaquatabad police station, lying in a pool of blood.

Officials said the victim's throat appeared to have been cut from behind, allegedly with a wood-cutting saw. The discovery of a handwritten note from the deceased's pocket initially suggested the possibility of suicide; however, investigators have not ruled out foul play.

Police further said that the family of the deceased stated he had previously attempted suicide, adding another dimension to the investigation.

The body has been shifted to the morgue for post-mortem examination, while investigations are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances behind the incident.

Liaquatabad Police have launched a detailed investigation.

According to SP Model Town Jahandad Akram, who visited the scene along with a heavy police contingent, forensic experts were called in to collect evidence from the crime scene.

He confirmed that the deceased was identified as 21-year-old Wasim Abdul Jabbar, adding that the victim's throat had been cut from the back side.

Police said, based on preliminary findings, all possible angles were being examined, including homicide and suicide. The officer noted that the family had stated the deceased had previously attempted self-harm.

The body has been shifted to the morgue for post-mortem examination.

SP Model Town said further investigation is underway to determine the exact motive and circumstances behind the incident.