Police have revealed the reason behind the double murder of a police officer, DSP Usman Haider’s wife and daughter in Lahore, stating that a property dispute was the reason for the pre-mediated murder.
According to the police, the conflict was related to a 10-marla plot. Investigators mentioned that DSP Usman Haider had two spouses and had acquired the plot under the name of his first wife. Police stated that the officer later sold the property and utilised the proceeds, sparking family disputes.
During the inquiry, the suspect informed the police that the money gained from the sale of the plot was spent on his brother’s wedding. Investigators noted that this decision increased disagreements among the officer and his first wife.
Police officials reported that DSP Usman Haider murdered his wife by stabbing her. They confirmed the recovery of the murder weapon as part of the investigation.
According to police, one body was recovered from the Kahna area, while the second was found in Sheikhupura.
The case came to light after the two were reported missing approximately one and a half months ago from the Burki area of Lahore.
Authorities indicated that DSP Muhammad Usman Haider Gujjar had initially contacted Burki police station and filed a First Information Report (FIR), claiming that his wife and daughter had been kidnapped.
Following the FIR registration, a police investigation was initiated to locate the missing individuals.
Investigators said suspicion arose after a delay in filing the missing persons report. The delay caused the police to do a deeper inquiry, which later led to the arrest of the officer and the identification of the motive behind the killings.