RAWALPINDI: A married woman was allegedly subjected to physical abuse by her in-laws in Rawalpindi’s Shah Khalid Colony, within the jurisdiction of Chaklala Police Station, before fleeing to a neighbour’s house for protection.
The woman alleged that her in-laws assaulted her, cut her hair and took away her jewellery and money.
In a video statement that surfaced on social media, the woman, identified as Jannat Bibi, appeared distressed as she appealed to her uncle for help. She alleged that her in-laws had taken her jewellery as well as Rs200,000 given to her by her parents.
She further claimed that she had been subjected to persistent mistreatment and humiliation, adding that her hair had been cut during the alleged assault. She said she had managed to leave her in-laws’ home and taken refuge at a neighbour’s house.
Police officials said no formal complaint had been received at the time. However, after the incident came to their attention, police took the woman into protective custody and launched an inquiry.
Officials said the circumstances surrounding the incident were being examined and that legal action would be taken if any unlawful conduct was established.
