October 6, 2025
By Kaleem Ullah
LAHORE
A man shot and critically injured his sister during a domestic dispute in Lahore’s Green Town area. The victim has been shifted to Jinnah Hospital in critical condition. Police have registered an attempted murder case against the suspect, but he has not yet been arrested.
An FIR lodged by the suspect’s father, Muhammad Siddique gave details.
“Some time ago, my younger daughter, 19-year-old Rabia Shahzadi, was divorced, and since then, my son, Muhammad Adeel, would often quarrel with her. On Saturday, while we were at home, an argument broke out between them. My son Adeel, in front of us, shot my younger daughter Rabia in the head. She is now fighting for her life at Jinnah Hospital.”
Muhammad Siddique, who works as a cattle labourer, said he earns just enough to sustain himself and his daughters. Speaking to Voicepk he revealed that this was not the first violent act committed by his son.
“My son Muhammad Adeel has made my life miserable. He had previously shot and killed one of my other daughters, but he was released on bail and later acquitted after a settlement was reached,” he said, refraining from sharing further details as he remained at the hospital with his injured daughter.
Government takes note
On the special instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Chairperson of the Punjab Women Protection Authority (WPWA), Hina Parvez Butt, immediately visited Jinnah Hospital and met with the victim’s family. She conveyed the Chief Minister’s message of sympathy and condolences and assured the family of complete legal, medical, and psychological assistance on behalf of the Punjab government.
Hina Butt stated that such acts of violence against women would not be tolerated under any circumstances. She directed the police to arrest the suspect immediately and ensure the case is concluded swiftly and justly.
The Chairperson further assured the family, saying, “I am personally monitoring this case. The Chief Minister’s clear message is that perpetrators of violence against women deserve no leniency. The PWPA stands firmly with the family until justice is served.”
She added that, in line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision, “A Safe Punjab for Women” is their mission, and efforts will continue at every level to achieve it.
Suspect still at large
Meanwhile, police officials told Voicepk that although the suspect has not yet been arrested, every effort is being made to apprehend him as soon as possible.
According to the 2023 data by the Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO), Punjab faces a grim situation, with 10,201 reported cases of violence against women. Incidents were reported across all districts, with Lahore leading at 1,464 cases, followed by Sheikhupura (1,198) and Kasur (877).
Cases of rape also saw a disturbing rise across the province. A total of 6,624 cases were reported in 2023 — a 12 percent increase from 5,890 cases in 2022. Faisalabad recorded the highest number of rape cases (728), followed by Lahore (721) and Sargodha (398).
The report further noted an alarming increase in kidnapping cases, with 626 reported across Punjab. The worst-affected areas included Lahore (136), Faisalabad (30), and Vehari (26). Meanwhile, honour killings remain a grim reality, with 120 cases reported — Rahim Yar Khan (9), Jhang (8), and Rajanpur (8) being the most affected districts.
While the SSDO’s 2024 data also shows, that Gujranwala recorded the highest number of domestic violence cases (561), followed by Sahiwal (68), Lahore (56), and Chiniot and Multan (47 each). In terms of the rate of domestic violence, Gujranwala tops the list, followed by Chiniot, Sahiwal, Mandi Bahauddin, and Vehari.