A major development has emerged in the alleged murder case of private television anchorperson Rabia Ahsan after her brother announced that he was withdrawing his complaint, describing the shooting incident as an unfortunate accident rather than an intentional killing.
Speaking to a private news channel, the deceased anchorperson’s brother said he had initially lodged the murder complaint but had now decided to withdraw it.
He claimed that the shooting was accidental and that his brother-in-law, Ahsan, had no intention of killing his wife.
According to the brother, there had been no domestic disputes, arguments or tensions between Rabia Ahsan and her husband before the tragic incident.
He further revealed that Rabia Ahsan, their mother, two nieces and a domestic employee were present inside the house when the shooting occurred.
Following the brother’s revised statement, Rawalpindi police have reportedly expanded their investigation to examine the possibility of an accidental shooting while continuing to investigate all aspects of the case.
The development comes after Rabia Ahsan, an anchorperson associated with a private television channel, died in a shooting incident at her residence in the Gulshanabad area of Rawalpindi.
Her funeral prayers were offered in Gulshanabad following the incident.
Earlier, police had registered a murder case under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code at Saddar Bairuni Police Station.
Police also arrested her husband, Ahsan, in connection with the shooting.
Initial reports had alleged that Rabia Ahsan was shot and killed by her husband. However, her brother’s latest statement has introduced a new dimension to the investigation.
Authorities are now examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting to determine whether it was intentional or accidental.
The brother’s decision to withdraw his complaint does not automatically terminate the criminal proceedings, and any further legal action will depend on the investigation and applicable judicial procedures.
The case remains under investigation, with police yet to announce a final determination regarding the circumstances of Rabia Ahsan’s death.
