RAWALPINDI: The alleged brutal killing of a 45-year-old woman, identified as Hina Javed, in Rawalpindi’s Lalkurti area has triggered widespread outrage on social media, with citizens and public figures demanding justice and a thorough investigation.
Hina was found dead inside the bathroom of her apartment in Askari Apartments on August 20. According to the FIR registered at Civil Lines police station, her hands were tied behind her back and a cloth had been placed over her mouth. A wire was also reportedly found around her neck and connected to the shower.
Husband and Domestic Worker Detained
Police have detained the victim’s husband and a domestic worker for questioning in connection with the case. Hina’s father-in-law was also named in the FIR but had not been arrested at the time of the latest reports.
The case was registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code, relating to murder and common intention. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Hina’s death, while forensic and post-mortem findings are awaited.
According to the victim’s brother, the family was informed about an emergency at the residence before they reached the apartment and discovered Hina’s body in the bathroom.
The family has alleged that Hina had previously faced severe abuse and violence from her husband. They have also urged authorities to investigate whether she was subjected to further violence before her death. These allegations remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Family Raises Questions Over Circumstances of Death
The FIR contains allegations that Hina may have been subjected to severe physical violence before she was killed. Her brother also raised suspicion that she may have been given a poisonous substance, citing the presence of foam around her mouth.
Police, however, are still awaiting forensic and post-mortem evidence to establish the precise cause and circumstances of death. The allegations made by the family have not yet been established in court.
Mahira Khan Calls Attention to the Case
The case quickly gained attention on social media after prominent Pakistani actress Mahira Khan shared a letter from Hina’s family on Instagram.
Khan expressed sorrow over the incident and shared a photograph of Hina in bridal attire alongside the family’s appeal for justice.
Other public figures also reacted to the case, adding to calls for authorities to ensure accountability and protect women from domestic violence.
Iffat Umar Urges Punjab Government to Act
Actress Iffat Umar also addressed Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in a social media post, urging the provincial government to intervene and ensure justice for Hina.
Umar called for greater attention to violence against women and urged the chief minister to use her position to help victims and their families seek justice.
‘Justice for Hina Javed’ Campaign Gains Momentum
The incident has also led to the emergence of a social media campaign under the hashtag #JusticeforHina.
An Instagram account titled “Justice for Hina Javed”, described as being operated by Hina’s family and friends, has been sharing information about the case and calling on users to amplify demands for accountability.
The campaign has attracted thousands of followers within a short period, reflecting the growing public interest in the case.
Investigation Continues
Police have collected evidence from the crime scene and conducted the victim’s post-mortem examination. Investigators are now waiting for forensic results that could help determine exactly how Hina died and establish the sequence of events inside the apartment.
Authorities have also continued questioning the detained suspects and are investigating the allegations raised by the victim’s family.
The case has once again brought the issue of violence against women into the spotlight, with citizens demanding that the investigation be conducted transparently and that anyone found responsible face the full force of the law.
For now, the allegations against the suspects remain under investigation, and they are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court.
