Karachi (HRNW): Dockyard Police have arrested the husband of a woman who was killed in a shooting at a house in Sultanabad and allegedly recovered the weapon used in the incident.
According to police, Zarmeen, a woman resident of Sultanabad, was killed in a shooting inside her home on August 14, 2026.
Police said the victim’s husband initially claimed that the shooting was accidental and occurred while he was cleaning the firearm.
However, during preliminary investigations, police reportedly found evidence indicating the husband’s alleged involvement in the killing. The victim’s husband, Shaukat Ali, was subsequently arrested.
Police said a 30-bore pistol was recovered from the suspect, which is being treated as the alleged murder weapon.
A case, FIR No. 363/26, has been registered against the suspect under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Police further stated that the recovered weapon was also found to be unlicensed, resulting in the registration of another case, FIR No. 364/26, under Section 23(1)(A) of the Sindh Arms Act.
The arrested suspect has been handed over to the Investigation Unit for further questioning and investigation.
Human Rights and Legal Perspective
HRNW notes that cases involving violence against women require transparent, impartial and effective investigation. Every citizen has the right to protection under the law, while authorities have a responsibility to ensure that evidence is properly examined and that victims and their families have access to justice.
The arrested individual remains an alleged suspect unless proven guilty by a court of law and is entitled to legal representation and a fair trial.
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Disclaimer: This report is based on information provided by police and preliminary investigative findings. The allegations relating to the killing remain subject to judicial determination. HRNW remains committed to impartial journalism and fair reporting.
