SWAT: In a horrifying incident in Rahimabad area, a man first shot dead and then slaughtered his wife in a fit of rage here on Monday, the police said.

They said the victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, tragically lost her life in a shocking act of domestic violence.

The Rahimabad police reported that the victim’s mother, devastated by the loss of her daughter, filed a First Information Report detailing the harrowing events leading to her daughter’s untimely demise.

The accused, identified as Bakht Munir, a resident of Madyan valley, had a history of frequent altercations with his wife, prompting her to seek refuge at her parents’ residence along with her children. In a desperate attempt to find safety, she also pursued legal recourse by filing a court case.

However, the situation took a tragic turn on Monday when Bakht Munir brazenly entered his in-laws’ home and opened indiscriminate fire at his wife, killing her on the spot. Shockingly, he then slaughtered her in a gruesome manner before fleeing the scene.

Responding swiftly to the incident, DSP city Amjad Khan confirmed that the accused, Bakht Munir, had been arrested and an investigation started.

Published in Dawn, January 30th, 2024