Anchorperson Rabia Ahsan’s Husband Sent on One-Day Physical Remand in Murder Case
Rural Media Network Pakistan condemns killing of 92 News anchor, demands swift justice
RAWALPINDI: A Rawalpindi court on Monday remanded Ahsan Tahir, the husband of television anchorperson Rabia Ahsan, in police custody for one day in connection with her murder. The court directed police to produce him again on Tuesday.
Rabia, a 41-year-old anchorperson associated with 92 News, was found shot dead at her home in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Police had sought seven days’ physical remand, saying the suspect needed to be interrogated. After the hearing, Tahir was taken back to Sadar Bairuni police station.
What the FIR says
The case was registered on the complaint of Rabia’s brother, Khurram Ahmed, who accused Tahir of shooting his sister at their home in Gulshanabad Sector II, Adiala Road.
According to the FIR, Rabia’s mother and sister were in the lawn at around 2:30pm when they heard a gunshot from the bedroom. Her sister rushed inside and found Rabia lying on the floor in a pool of blood, while Tahir was holding a pistol. The FIR states that he told police he had fired at his wife with the same weapon. Police said he could not produce a licence or permit for the pistol.
The case was registered under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code and Section 13(2)(a) of the Punjab Arms Amendment Ordinance. Tahir is a suspect, and the allegations have yet to be proven in court.
Background
Rabia had presented her last programme on a mainstream television channel on Saturday night. She also ran a private salon in Islamabad and is survived by two daughters. Police sources said Tahir is a grade-18 officer at the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation.
A team from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency collected evidence from the scene, and her body was sent to hospital for a post-mortem examination. Her death prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues across the journalist community.
Rural Media Network Pakistan condemns the murder
Rural Media Network Pakistan (RMNP) strongly condemned the killing and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a colleague.
“The murder of Rabia Ahsan is a tragedy for the entire media community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her mother, sisters and two daughters, and we stand with the bereaved family in this hour of grief,” the statement said.
RMNP demanded a fair, transparent and speedy investigation so that those responsible are brought to justice, and urged authorities to ensure the case is pursued without delay or pressure. It also called on the government to take effective measures against violence, particularly violence against women.
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FIR Copy: Case Registered on Complaint of Anchorperson Rabia Ahsan’s Brother
