Police investigate death of TV anchor Rabia Ahsan in Rawalpindi

Television anchor Rabia Ahsan was found dead from a gunshot wound at her home in the Gulshanabad area near Adiala Road in Rawalpindi, police said on Sunday. Authorities have opened an investigation to establish the circumstances of the shooting.

Police identified the victim as Rabia Ahsan, who worked for a private television channel. Her body was found inside the residence after the shooting.

Rawalpindi police said Ahsan’s husband had been taken into custody as part of the investigation. He was being questioned after the incident, while investigators began recording statements from people present at the home.

According to his initial account to police, the husband said the firearm discharged accidentally and that he had not intended to fire it. Police have not publicly confirmed that account as the investigation remains under way.

The victim’s mother and sister were also reported to be living at the residence. Police said their statements were relevant to establishing what happened before the shooting.

Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the gunfire and the husband’s statement. No final determination on the cause of death or responsibility had been announced at the time of the report.