Man ‘burns’ wife to death in Gujar Khan

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

GUJAR KHAN: A woman was allegedly burned to death by her husband in the jurisdiction of Saddar police station Jhelum on Friday night.

According to the police sources, the victim was first shifted to DHQ hospital Jhelum and later to Rawalpindi for treatment of burn injuries but she succumbed to her injuries late on Friday night.

Medical reports said victim had 70pc burn injuries and was in a critical condition.

When contacted Jhelum police spokesperson Assistant Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imran said the husband of the victim had been arrested.

A case has been registered against the arrested suspect under the section 302 of PPC on the complaint of victim’s mother, ASI Imran added.

Meanwhile, a two-year-old minor was electrocuted in Sohawa. Mohammad Azaan touched the live wire of water motor and died on the spot.

Published in Dawn, April 25th, 2021

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Waheed UK

Apr 25, 2021 11:06am

Such cases must punished severely. Such actions are a stigma on our society and religion. Every life is precious and a gift from the Creator. Only the one who gives life has a right to take it away unless one is deprived of it through proper judicial process. People must educated to treat with respect their female relatives and women in general. Being strong and being able to does not give you any right to maltreat your women. Law of the jungle must be curtailed and prevented from prevailing.

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Chrís Dăń

Apr 25, 2021 01:12pm

RIP,poor victim.

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Apr 25, 2021 04:37pm

@Waheed UK,

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