Trigger Warning: This story contains mentions of violence against women.
Syeda Sania Zehra was 20 years old. She was pregnant. She had two children. Her body was found hanged in her home. This happened in Multan two days ago.
Her father went to the police. He made a report. The report was made at the New Multan police station. They registered it under sections 302, 148, and 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The report says she was five to six months pregnant. It says her husband is the main suspect. He ran away. He did not tell her family.
The husband lied about his first marriage. He was already married. The pregnantvictim’s family knew this later. They took the matter to court. They withdrew the case later.
The husband threatened her often. He wanted her to sell her house. This is in the report too.
People are furious about her death. Many are talking on social media. They want justice for Sania Zehra.
Celebrities Furious About Pregnant Woman Murder
Celebrities spoke out too. Azfar Rehman wants all involved to be punished.
Ushna Shah spoke on X. She once felt sorry for abusers’ families. Now she doesn’t.
Minal Khan spoke out too. She feels shame for the repeated violence against women.
Ahsan Khan said we should remember the pain of violence. He asked for action to stop it.
Rubya Chaudhry wants severe punishment for abusers. She thinks it will stop future violence.
Hasan Raheem feels humanity is lost. Maria Unera says women aren’t safe at home. She says society is also to blame.
Mariyam Nafees says the system failed. Abusers still roam free.
Mansha Pasha talked about men’s mental health. She thinks it leads to these tragedies.
Dananeer Mobeen stressed the need for awareness and activism.
Talha Anjum feels sorrow for Sania Zehra. Aiman Khan is devastated. She criticized the justice system.
Maanu asked why people question the Aurat March. He wondered why women march.
Sania Zehra’s death is not the only case. Another woman was killed by her in-laws. She did not make food fast enough. Anchorperson Ayesha Jahanzeb also filed a report. Her husband abused her.
Violence against women in Pakistan is a big issue. It needs a lot of work. We need better laws. We need better police work. Society needs to change. We must stop this from happening again. We should never stop being angry about these violent acts.
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