Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by YeJahan
RAWALPINDI (Nov 11): Investigators probing the fatal shooting of television news anchor Rabia Ahsan have made fresh headway after her husband and prime suspect, Ahsan Tahir, underwent a polygraph examination at the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) in Lahore.
According to police sources, the lie-detector test lasted for more than two hours. During the session, forensic experts questioned Tahir extensively about the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, specifically focusing on how the pistol was kept inside a wardrobe and the circumstances under which the weapon discharged. Technicians monitored his heart rate, blood pressure, and other physiological responses throughout the questioning.
Officials said the final forensic report, which will help determine the veracity of Tahir’s claim that the gun went off accidentally, is expected to be compiled within a few days.
TV anchor Rabia Ahsan shot dead in Rawalpindi home, husband detained
Alongside the polygraph test, the investigation team is preparing to submit physical samples collected from the crime scene and during the post-mortem examination to the PFSA. Police are also moving forward with arrangements to conduct a DNA test on the suspect.
In a parallel development, investigators have decided to send three mobile phones belonging to the deceased anchor for forensic analysis. None of the devices were password-protected, allowing police to access chat logs between Rabia and her husband. While an initial review of the messages has not revealed any signs of a domestic dispute, a detailed forensic report of the phones will be made part of the final charge sheet (challan).
It is pertinent to note that the victim’s brother and complainant in the case, Khurram, strongly refuted rumours circulating in sections of the media a couple of days back that the family planned to withdraw the murder case.
Speaking off the record to reporters outside the residence in Pindi, Khurram dismissed the reports as baseless. “My sister has been murdered, and she leaves behind two young daughters. How could I possibly forgive the unjust killing of my sister?” he said, adding that the case must proceed if foul play is established.
Recalling the day of the incident, Khurram stated he was travelling when he received a phone call from home informing him of his sister’s death. He noted that the couple appeared to be living a happy life and said the family was still struggling to understand what transpired inside the room. He added that their mother remains in severe shock following the tragedy and that the family is still in disbelief.
Khurram also revealed that a domestic worker at the house had informed police that a gunshot was heard from the bedroom. While police initially took the worker into custody for questioning, he was later released. “It is the job of the police to investigate and tell us what happened with my brother-in-law and bring the real facts to light,” he said.
Rabia Ahsan was killed by a gunshot inside the bedroom of her residence in Gulshanabad, near Adiala Road, at around 3:00 pm. Following the incident, her husband maintained that the firearm had discharged accidentally.
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