In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across the country, a man has allegedly slit the throats of his two daughters due to overwhelming financial stress and mounting debt.
As per the details, the killings took place in Kausar Niazi Colony area of North Nazimabad where the suspect, identified as Akbar, son of Abdul Sattar, used a sharp weapon to fatally attack his daughters, aged 10 and 11.
Police acted swiftly, arresting the accused and recovering from the scene the weapon used in the crime. Preliminary investigations suggest that Akbar was under intense financial strain and had been grappling with significant unpaid debts due to unemployment.
Investigators said that Akbar is a father of six and the two victims, Zainab and Aaliya, were his middle children.
Neighbours and local residents expressed shock and grief, stating that the family had been struggling financially for quite some time, though no one had anticipated such a horrific outcome.
Police officials emphasised that the motive appeared to be closely linked to the suspect’s deteriorating mental state. However, they said that a full psychiatric evaluation would be conducted as part of the ongoing investigation.
While probe is underway, remaining family members are being provided with psychological support, officials said.