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Pregnant Woman Murdered and Dismembered by In-Laws in Pakistan

The 26-year-old was killed over suspicions of witchcraft and jealousy, leading to the arrest of four family members.

  • The victim, Zehra Qadeer, was seven months pregnant when she was killed by her in-laws in Daska, Punjab.
  • Her body was dismembered into 25 pieces and disposed of in a drain, as confirmed by police and her father, a police officer.
  • Four suspects, including the mother-in-law Sughra Bibi, sister-in-law Yasmeen, and grandson Abdullah, have been arrested.
  • The motive behind the gruesome murder included suspicions of witchcraft and jealousy over financial issues.
  • Police have registered a murder case, but the victim's husband, who works abroad, has yet to be contacted.
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