Rawalpindi Woman Dies in Suspected Murder Case as Initial Post-Mortem Finds Multiple Injuries

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Aug 24, 2026 — An initial post-mortem examination of a 45-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered at her home in Rawalpindi found a fractured neck bone and injuries to her ribs and hip, police said, as investigators continued probing the circumstances surrounding her death.

The woman, Hina Javed, was found dead in the bathroom of her home on Aug. 20. Her husband, father-in-law and a domestic employee have been named in a murder case filed on the complaint of her brother, Fahad Javed Malik.

Police said the preliminary post-mortem report also found a blood clot around Hina's heart but did not establish the definitive cause of death. Samples taken from her body have been sent to a forensic laboratory for further examination.

According to the police, the post-mortem was conducted about 12 hours after her death.

Police investigation underway

The first information report alleges that Hina was found with her hands tied behind her back, cloth covering her mouth and an electrical wire around her neck that was attached to a shower.

Police have arrested Hina's husband and a domestic employee and secured a three-day physical remand from a local court. Investigators are expected to conduct DNA tests and other forensic examinations as part of the investigation.

Police said the woman's elderly father-in-law has given an initial statement but has not been taken into custody because of his age. He has been directed not to leave the area while the investigation continues.

No statement from lawyers representing the accused has been made public.

Family calls for transparent investigation

Hina's brother said the family was seeking a complete and transparent investigation into her death.

He alleged in the FIR that Hina was killed by her husband with the assistance of the domestic employee and his father. He also alleged that she had previously been subjected to domestic violence.

Hina's family said she married the accused in November 2025.

Her cousin, Sabah Bano Malik, described Hina as a caring and hardworking woman who regularly looked after her elderly parents. She said Hina had worked at Pakistan's National Assembly for around 15 years.

Sabah also said Hina had become quieter and more withdrawn after her marriage, although she did not openly discuss problems in her personal life.

The family has called on Punjab police and other authorities to complete the investigation without pressure or delay, saying domestic violence and violence against women should be treated as serious crimes.

The investigation remains ongoing, and the final cause of death will be determined after forensic analysis and further evidence are reviewed.