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Karachi Manhole Victims Identified as Mother and Three Children After Autopsies Indicate Torture

Investigators say preliminary autopsies found clear signs of torture on the mother and children.

Overview

  • Rescue teams recovered four decomposed bodies from a dry manhole near Mai Kolachi Road, where stones and a blanket were used to conceal them.
  • The victims were identified as Aneela, 38, her daughter Kishwar Zahra, 13, and her sons Hussain Ali, 15, and Konain Ali, 10, who were reported missing on December 30.
  • Medico-legal exams documented severe injuries, including head and facial trauma on three victims and a slashed throat on the youngest boy, with investigators considering a sharp-edged weapon.
  • Police registered a murder case under Section 302/34, collected biological samples, and sent them for chemical, toxicology, and sexual-violence analysis.
  • Officers are pursuing leads, questioning persons of interest and examining links to the woman’s former husband, while conflicting estimates of time since death and a lack of CCTV footage hinder the timeline.