Man held for allegedly killing young wife

KARACHI:

The Sarjani Town investigation police have arrested Shahryar Butt, the husband nominated in a case involving the alleged assault and death of his 18-year-old wife, Misbah.

According to police, Misbah, who had allegedly suffered injuries due to her husband's assault, died at her residence in Saif-ul-Mari Goth, Sarjani Town, on the night of June 9. She had reportedly sustained injuries on June 7.

A murder case was registered under relevant homicide charges on the complaint of Misbah's mother, who held her son-in-law responsible for her daughter's death.

SSP Investigation West, Dania Shah, and Sarjani Town investigation in-charge Riyaz Ahmed said the suspect was arrested with the help of latest technology. Police stated that he is accused of subjecting his wife to physical abuse.

Dania Shah said authorities have decided to conduct a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Permission for exhumation will be sought from the court, as the family had initially declined a post-mortem examination after Misbah's death.