SAHIWAL: A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in New Abadi near Masjid Kausar on Saturday.
Police said Sultana Faisal, the 56-year-old mother of four, was struck in the head with an iron rod by her husband Syed Faisal Iqbal.
He escaped on a motorcycle along with two accomplices.
Reports said Sultana Faisal had been married to Iqbal 25 years ago.
About a month ago, thecouple reportedly developed differences after Sultana ‘was frequently seen talking on her mobile phone.
The City Police Station registered a case under Sections 302, 311, and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code on the complaint of the victim’s brother, Akbar Ali, and launched an investigation.
Meanwhile, a 15-yearold student was allegedly subjected to sexual assault in Kolsar Colony, Gambir.
Yousafwala Police registered a case and arrested two suspects-Muhammad Siddique and Habibullah.