TV Anchor Murder: An incident that will shock the world of TV journalism has come to light from Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Here 41-year-old TV anchor Rabia Ahsan died after being shot in her house. The bullet had hit him below his neck. After the incident, the police have taken her husband into custody. The husband claims that the bullet was fired suddenly while he was handling the pistol, while the police have registered a case of murder on the complaint of the deceased's brother.
Husband told about the accident, police took him into custody
According to the information, Rabia's husband told the police that he was handling the pistol when suddenly the bullet was fired. He was not aware that the pistol was loaded with bullets. However, after the complaint of Rabia's brother, the police have taken her husband into custody and started questioning. Police have also recovered the gun used in the incident. Considering the seriousness of the matter, a case of murder has been registered at Sadar Beruni police station.
Both daughters were present in the house
Rabia Ahsan has two daughters aged 13 and 11. According to Rawalpindi City Police Officer Hasan Sukhera, both the girls were sitting with their grandmother in the lawn of the house at the time of the shooting.
The police have also interrogated an employee working in the house to gather information related to the incident. Meanwhile, the team of Punjab Forensic Science Agency reached the spot and collected necessary evidence. Rabia's body has been sent to the hospital for post-mortem.
Who was Rabia Ahsan?
41-year-old Rabia Ahsan lived in Gulshanabad area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She was working as an anchor and program host in a private television channel. During her journalism career, she had also hosted programs related to current affairs along with senior journalists Aamir Mateen and Rauf Klasra.
Asifa Bhutto Zardari expressed grief
Asifa Bhutto Zardari, daughter of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, has expressed grief over the death of Rabia Ahsan. He condemned the incident and demanded a fair and transparent investigation into the matter. Asifa said that the reality of the incident should come to light and action should be taken against those responsible for it.
Hina Javed incident also mentioned
Asifa Bhutto Zardari also expressed concern over incidents of violence against women in Rawalpindi. During this, he mentioned 45-year-old digital media officer Hina Javed, who was found dead in the same city in August. Hina was found dead in her house and injury marks were found on her body. This incident also raised questions regarding the safety of women.
Statistics of violence against women in Pakistan
Many incidents of violence and murder against women have come to light in Pakistan during the last few years. According to data from Pakistan's Human Rights Ministry, more than 1.73 lakh cases related to violence against women were registered between 2021 and 2024.
Police investigation is ongoing in the case of Rabia Ahsan's death. The actual circumstances of the incident will become clear only after forensic evidence, post-mortem report and interrogation of the concerned people.