Man beats wife for spending money without permission

A Gujranwala resident, identified as Usman Arshad cruelly beat his wife for spending money without his permission, in front of his children and maid who tried to stop him but he continued beating her.

A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against him by his wife and it stated that the incident took place on June 10 in Gujranwala’s DC Colony area, reported Geo News.

While the suspect has been under arrest on the charges of domestic violence.

Further reports reveal that CCTV footage has also been found by the Polic that can be used as an important evidence against the accused. The man is also suspected to have an affair.

Read More– Helplines for women facing violence during the the COVID crisis.

Domestic violence cases are increasing gradually in the country. Last year, Government officials reported a 25% increase in domestic violence incidents during the lockdown across the eastern Punjab province.

Meanwhile, the federal government has launched the app ‘Helpline 1099’ to report domestic violence or one can simply call at 1099.