Man arrested for allegedly killing mother, two sisters

Police say suspect set bodies on fire to make murders appear an accidental blaze

MULTAN:

Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his mother and two sisters and setting their bodies on fire to make the killings appear an accidental blaze at their home in Multan on October 28.

The suspect, identified as Aman Abbas, allegedly killed the three women in the name of honour, according to a police spokesperson.

The incident initially appeared to be an accidental fire at a house in the DHA police station's jurisdiction.

Police said they continued their investigation discreetly after the fire and uncovered evidence suggesting that the deaths were the result of a planned murder.

According to investigators, Aman allegedly struck his mother and two sisters on the head with a wooden object.

He then poured petrol on them and set them on fire in an attempt to conceal the crime.

The police spokesperson said investigators had also obtained CCTV footage from the petrol pump where the suspect had allegedly purchased petrol for the crime.

A case has been registered against Aman on behalf of the DHA police, and he has been arrested.

Police have also launched action against the officials of the petrol pump who allegedly supplied petrol to him in violation of the relevant rules.

Those allegedly involved in the matter have been arrested, the spokesperson said.

Police officials claimed that the suspect confessed to killing the three women during interrogation. The spokesperson said the investigation would be completed on merit and all legal requirements fulfilled to ensure that the suspect was brought to justice.

The incident had occurred on the night of October 28 at a house on the second floor in the Cycle Mor area near Adda Latifabad, Bosan Road.

Initially, a fire at the house was reported to have killed a woman and two children.