In a chilling incident that shocked Pakistan, a seven-month pregnant woman named Zehra Qadeer was brutally murdered and her body dismembered by her in-laws in Daska, Punjab (Pakistan). The heinous crime came to light after her father, Shabbir Ahmed, reported the gruesome details, alleging that his daughter was smothered and chopped into 25 pieces following personal disputes with her in-laws. The tragedy took place in Kotli Marlan village.
The victim’s father, who is himself a police inspector, told ARY News that Zehra’s in-laws have confessed to the crime and are currently under police custody. The suspects include Zehra’s mother-in-law, Sughra Bibi; her sister-in-law, Yasmeen; and her grandson, Abdullah. The authorities have arrested these three individuals in connection with the crime.
Inspector Shabbir Ahmed disclosed the horrifying manner in which his daughter was killed. He claimed that Zehra was first smothered with a pillow before being dismembered using a sharp knife and a meat cleaver. The severed body parts were then packed into separate bags and dumped in various sewerage drains, making it difficult to retrieve all the remains.
According to reports from ARY News, the investigation revealed additional details that shed light on the brutal nature of the crime. The victim’s mother-in-law allegedly cut off Zehra’s limbs and severed her head to prevent the body from being easily identified. To further mislead the community, the family spread rumours that Zehra had run away with someone, attempting to deflect suspicion away from themselves.
The police reported that Zehra, who was 26 years old, had been married to Qadeer, a resident of Kotli Marlan, since 2020. Zehra hailed from Kot Mand, a village in Gurjanwala. Her husband Qadeer is believed to be working abroad, and efforts to contact him have been unsuccessful.
The motive behind the gruesome murder is still under investigation, with police examining whether some ongoing conflicts or disputes could have led to this brutal act. The fact that Zehra was seven months pregnant adds an even more heartbreaking aspect to this crime, raising outrage over the level of brutality involved.
Local authorities have registered a case on multiple charges, including murder, and are continuing the investigation to ensure that all individuals involved are held accountable. The horrific nature of the crime has sparked a wave of condemnation in the community, with many calling for strict punishment for those responsible for this shocking incident.
This tragic case highlights the ongoing issues of domestic violence and the need for stronger measures to protect vulnerable women in Pakistan. As the investigation continues, the community hopes for swift justice for Zehra Qadeer and her unborn child.