SKARDU: The main suspect in the murder of a married couple and their two young children in Skardu has turned out to be the woman’s paternal uncle, police said, as two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case, ARY News reported.
According to police, the main suspect, identified as Rajab, and his accomplice have been arrested, while efforts are underway to trace the remaining suspects.
Police said the suspects involved in the murder of four members of the same family had gone into hiding in Kurram district.
Investigators have also found evidence suggesting that five people were allegedly involved in the killings, police added.
The victims were identified as Muhammad Aslam, his wife Hania Aslam, their four-year-old son Mehdi and two-year-old daughter Zahra. They were found murdered inside their house in Madina Colony, Skardu.
According to police, the victims were killed with sharp-edged weapons after the suspects entered their house.
The couple had contracted a love marriage around six years ago in Karachi and later moved to Skardu. The deceased husband belonged to Skardu, while his wife was originally from Parachinar.
A case was registered on the complaint of Khadim Hussain, brother of the deceased Muhammad Aslam. The FIR nominated the woman’s father, brothers and maternal uncle.
The complainant said Aslam had previously received serious threats over his marriage.
Earlier, DIG Gilgit-Baltistan Asif Mehmood said all aspects of the incident were being investigated, including the possibility of a link to the couple’s love marriage.
He assured that all available resources would be used to arrest those involved and provide justice to the affected family.
The brutal killing sparked protests in Skardu, with residents demanding the arrest of the culprits and justice for the victims.
