Lodhran: Man kills pregnant wife for slapping him

A man from Lodhran has allegedly killed his pregnant wife and one-and-a-half-year-old daughter during a domestic dispute.

The unfortunate double murder took place in Massa Kotha, Kahror Pakka Tehsil of Lodhran.

The police said that the accused, Mohammad Irfan had an argument with his pregnant wife Ruqiya Bibi during which she allegedly slapped him on the face after which he strangled her. He then killed his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Amina by placing a pillow over her mouth, reports Geo.

The victim Ruqiya was married to Irfan for four years. She was four months pregnant with their second child at the time of her demise.

The bodies were transported to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital for post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, Irfan was apprehended on-site, while police initiated a thorough investigation into the matter. The cloth used in the murder, pillow, and other evidences were recovered from the crime scene as well.

Muhammad Irfan used to work as a mason in the nearby neighborhood, where he would plaster walls with cement. Around 10 days ago, he expelled his wife from the house after beating and assaulting her. Subsequently, the mother and daughter went to stay with the woman’s father in the neighbourhood of Busti Aaroo Wala, as per The Express Tribune.

Following social pressure, the suspect brought them back home, according to the preliminary investigation.

Upon the request of the victim’s father-in-law, Muhammad Islam, police station Saddar has initiated action against the accused.

The police has vowed that legal proceedings will be pursued rigorously to ensure justice for the victims, Ruqiya Bibi and Amina.