Police in Mianwali have filed a murder case against a couple for allegedly killing their two-month-old girl in Harnoli region because they were dissatisfied with the birth of a second daughter.
As per the police, the infant was drowned by her biological parents in a water tank. The father has been taken into custody, while efforts to apprehend the mother remain underway.
Police indicated that the father confessed during interrogation, saying he had wanted a son and that he committed the murder at the behest of his wife. The case has been registered in the name of the state, while investigations are continuing to uncover all the details surrounding the incident.
Law enforcement representatives mentioned that they aim to ensure accountability for both parents. The detained father remains in police custody.
The case underscores ongoing societal pressures regarding gender preference. Police stated that legal proceedings will proceed as per the law.