Wife, ex-husband booked in man's murder case

Teen bride's death triggers murder case against husband in another incident

KARACHI:

Police in Orangi Town have registered a murder case against the wife of a 30-year-old man, her former husband and unidentified accomplices after the victim was found hanging under suspicious circumstances inside his home.

Hamza, son of Zahooruddin, was found dead at his residence near Arshi Mosque in Sector 10, Orangi Town.

Initially, the incident appeared to be a suicide, but the family alleges it was a staged murder.

According to police, the case has been registered at Mominabad police station on the complaint of the victim's father, who nominated Hamza's wife, Dua Rustam - a lady police constable and mother of three - along with her former husband, Fahad, and other unknown persons.

The complainant stated in the FIR that he received a phone call from his daughter informing him that Hamza was in distress. When family members reached the house, they found his body hanging from the ceiling, with his hands allegedly tied and a cloth stuffed in his mouth. Minor injury marks were also seen on his body, according to the family.

The victim's father claimed that Hamza's wife and her former husband, along with others, were involved in his murder and had attempted to stage the scene as a suicide. He also alleged that Fahad had visited the house days earlier and was involved in a dispute with the deceased.

Husband at large in teen's murder case

The death of an 18-year-old woman allegedly subjected to repeated violence by her husband has sparked outrage, with police registering a murder case against the suspect following accusations that the young bride endured weeks of abuse before succumbing to her injuries.

The case was registered at Surjani Town police station on the complaint of the victim's mother.

The victim's family has appealed to senior police officials for protection, claiming the suspect continues to issue death threats to relatives even after the case was registered.

According to the FIR, Misbah married Shahryar Butt on March 19 in what her family initially believed to be a love marriage. However, her mother, Shehnaz, told police that the relationship quickly turned abusive and that her daughter was allegedly subjected to regular physical violence and harassment.

The complainant alleged that the suspect repeatedly demanded a new motorcycle and dowry items from the family and frequently threatened them.