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.