Last Updated on November 8, 2026 by YeJahan
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AWALPINDI (Nov 8): Rabia Ahsan, a prominent television anchorperson associated with 92 News, was found shot dead inside her residence in the Gulshanabad area of Adiala Road on Sunday. Police have taken her husband, Ahsan Tahir Khan, into custody following the incident.
According to Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, the body of the 40-year-old media professional was discovered in her bedroom. Preliminary assessments indicate that she suffered a single, fatal gunshot wound to her upper chest, just below the neck.
Law enforcement personnel cordoned off the crime scene in Gulshanabad Sector 2 immediately after the incident was reported. A domestic worker at the residence initiated the emergency response by placing a call to the police helpline, 15.
CPO Sukhera confirmed that the pistol allegedly used in the shooting has been recovered from the premises. Investigators have also deployed a specialized team from the Punjab Forensic Science Laboratory (PFSL) to gather physical and technical evidence from the bedroom. Police authorities stated that a First Information Report (FIR) is in the process of being registered as the criminal inquiry progresses.
In his initial statement to interrogators, the victim’s husband claimed that the firearm discharged accidentally while he was handling it.
Sources close to the family noted that the couple had married by choice. At the time of the fatal shooting, the victim’s mother, sisters, and her two daughters were present inside the house.
Ahsan was known within the media industry for hosting the current affairs programme Muqabil on the private news channel 92 News. Her sudden death has prompted widespread expressions of grief and serious concern regarding the safety of media professionals across the local journalistic community.
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At the time of this report the dead body of Rabia has been transferred to the DHQ Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Responsibility for the crime scene and the ongoing investigation has been officially transferred to the Homicide Unit.
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