LAHORE:A woman killed her husband and 16-year-old niece with a sharp-edged weapon in Baghbanpura area, suspecting them of having an illicit relationship.
The Dolphin Squad responded to a 15 emergency call and arrested the suspect, identified as Zeenat, along with the murder weapon at the scene. According to police, the incident occurred due to domestic discord when Zeenat attacked 16-year-old Shazia (her niece) and 50-year-old Shaukat (her husband) with a sharp weapon, killing both on the spot.
After committing the double murder, the suspect also attempted to attack other family members with intent to kill, but was prevented when police arrived at the scene following the emergency call. Police shifted the bodies of the victims to morgue. According to police sources, the woman had suspected that her husband and niece were involved in an inappropriate relationship, which drove her to commit the heinous crime. The investigation revealed that Zeenat may have had an accomplice in planning the second murder.
Woman commits suicide by jumping in front of train
A 45-year-old woman committed suicide by jumping in front of a train near Badami Bagh Gate No 3. According to Edhi Foundation spokesperson, the victim was identified as Saima Kanwal.
Meanwhile, four people died in various incidents due to drug overdose cases, police officials said on Monday. In the first incident, body of an 18-year-old youth was recovered from Bagh Rahmat graveyard in Bhatta Chowk area of South Cantonment. The deceased was identified as Hussain alias Husaini.
Police recovered the body of a 45-year-old unidentified man near Boe Shah Darbar in Hanjarwal area under mysterious circumstances. Another unidentified man, approximately 55 years old, was found dead on a footpath near Thokar Chowk in Chuhng area. A fourth body was recovered from Gujjar Colony in Kot Lakhpat area. The identity of this victim also remains unknown.
Body recovered from Ravi
Rescue 1122 divers recovered the body of a man from River Ravi near the old Ravi Bridge on Monday. Body was spotted in the river and rescue teams were dispatched to the location. Rescue 1122 diving team retrieved the body from the water. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the deceased was identified as male, though his identity has not yet been established. The body was handed over to police.
