Murder case registered against husband of TV anchor Rabia Ahsan

The Rawalpindi Police have registered a murder case against the husband of TV anchor Rabia Ahsan in connection with her killing at her home.

The case has been registered at the Sadar Beruni police station on the complaint of the victim’s brother, Khurram Ahmed, nominating her husband, Ahsan Tahir, as the accused.

The FIR includes murder charges as well as relevant provisions of the Punjab Arms Amendment Ordinance.

According to the FIR, the complainant said he was travelling from Islamabad to his sister’s house when he received information about gunfire at the residence.

He alleged that his sister had been shot by her husband, Ahsan Tahir.

The FIR stated that the victim’s mother and sister were present in the house’s lawn when they suddenly heard gunshots coming from the bedroom.

When Rabia’s sister rushed into the room, she found her lying on the floor in a pool of blood, while Ahsan Tahir was allegedly holding a pistol.

According to police, a forensic team collected evidence from the crime scene, while a .30-bore pistol and ammunition were also taken into custody.

Police said the accused told investigators that he had used the same pistol to open fire at his wife. He failed to produce a licence or legal permit for the weapon.

Further investigation into the incident is underway.