Karachi—what was meant to be a fresh chapter in a couple’s life turned into an unthinkable tragedy.
In a quiet neighbourhood of Ghaghar Phatak, nestled on the outskirts of Karachi, a family of three was found brutally murdered inside their home on Wednesday. The victims—Abdul Majeed, 30, his wife Sakina, 25, and their four-year-old son, Abdul Nabi—had been axed to death in what police believe may be a case of revenge cloaked in the shadows of a long-standing family feud.
According to initial reports, the couple had married for love in their hometown of Lasbela over five years ago, defying family objections. Eight months ago, they had moved to Karachi in hopes of starting a new life, far from the judgment and hostility they once faced.
But peace was short-lived.
Steel Town police were alerted when a disturbing call was made to Majeed’s brother, Imam Bux. The voice on the other end chillingly confessed to the murders and instructed him to collect the bodies. Stunned, Bux immediately informed another brother, Qurban, who had recently returned to Lasbela for farming.
A friend, Munawar Abro, was sent to check the home. What he discovered was horrifying—the lifeless bodies of the couple and their child lay inside, with signs of a calculated and silent attack. Two bloodied axes were recovered from the scene. Investigators believe the victims may have been drugged before the killing, as neighbours reported no cries or sounds.
As the investigation unfolded, more disturbing details came to light. Sakina’s family had initially opposed the marriage. While there were recent signs of reconciliation—her brother was even seen shopping with the couple in Karachi just a day earlier—it now appears those gestures were nothing more than a façade.
Police suspect the triple murder was orchestrated by members of Sakina’s own family, fueled by unresolved resentment over her free-will marriage.
Currently, the authorities are awaiting an FIR from the family to begin formal proceedings. Meanwhile, the Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, and Home Minister, Ziaul Hasan Lanjar, have both taken serious notice. They have ordered a thorough inquiry and swift arrests to ensure justice is served.
In a city like Karachi, where so many seek refuge and new beginnings, this chilling incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder that some pasts refuse to stay buried.
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