NAROWAL: A mother of three was allegedly poisoned by her husband and brother-in-law over some domestic issues here on Saturday at Tarpai village near Shakargarh tehsil.

Complainant Irshad Ahmed said his sister Bilqees Bibi had contracted marriage with her cousin Muhammad Waseem 13 years ago.

He said Waseem is a driver and often stays out of the house. Poverty, unemployment and joint family often led to domestic violence. He said two days ago, Waseem and his brother Waqas had allegedly tortured his sister.

He said his sister was admitted to Shakargarh THQ hospital where she told him that she had been poisoned. Kot Ninan police have registered a first information report against Waseem and Waqas. police have handed over the body to her family after autopsy and are conducting raids for arrests.

Published in Dawn, December 19th, 2021