The body of an 18-year-old newlywed woman was recovered from an apartment in Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Karachi while the police have detained suspects and initiated an investigation.
According to police and hospital officials, the family suspects foul play in the woman’s death, prompting police to take individuals into custody for questioning.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South, Syed Asad Raza, said that the deceased, approximately 18 years old and wife of a government official posted in Malir Cantonment, was found dead on the rooftop of building 15-C, Lane 7A, Badr Commercial, Phase 5.
The senior officer added that her neck had two knots tied with a scarf.
She was first taken to a nearby private clinic in DHA and later shifted to a hospital in Clifton, where doctors declared her dead. Her body was then moved to Jinnah Public Medical Complex for legal procedures.
DIG Asad Raza said the couple had arrived in Karachi from Sialkot two weeks ago and were staying at the boy’s aunt’s residence in Badr Commercial.
On Monday evening, the girl reportedly went to the rooftop and did not return. The lady of the house went upstairs and found her unconscious near the water tank, with a dupatta tied around her neck.
The boy’s aunt immediately informed her son, and the girl was taken to the hospital.
The deceased’s father, himself a government employee, arrived at Jinnah Hospital on Monday night and claimed it was a murder.
The DIG said the aunt’s son has been declared a suspect and taken into custody for investigation. The police are probing the case, as the father alleges his daughter was strangled to death.
DIG South said that they are awaiting the final medical report.
Police Surgeon Dr. Samia Syed said there are strong suspicions of rape, and all necessary samples have been collected. She confirmed that the cause of death was pressure on the neck.
Meanwhile, police have registered a murder case at Darakhshan Police Station on the complaint of the
