In Rawalpindi, police have detained a man following accusations of physical and psychological abuse, wrongful confinement, and threats to life made by a senior district administration officer. The complainant, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Maliha Sahar, charged her husband, Jawad Ali, with subjecting her to severe physical and emotional abuse, along with repeated threats to her life.
The Women Police Station in Rawalpindi registered a case against Jawad Ali under Sections 342 (wrongful confinement) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Pakistan Penal Code, leading to his arrest. He was then presented before a court, which ordered a 14-day judicial remand.
Sahar, a mother of two, informed authorities that she had endured months of physical and psychological abuse by her husband. She explained that she initially remained silent and tried to maintain the family’s unity, but his actions grew increasingly violent and coercive over time.
The situation escalated significantly on the evening of October 2, when Jawad allegedly assaulted her, confiscated her mobile phone, and locked her inside a room. She was reportedly prevented from leaving, contacting her family, meeting her children, approaching the police, or seeking emergency help.
the complaint, Jawad threatened to kill her and harm their children, leaving Sahar deeply fearful for her safety. The seizure of her phone and restrictions on her movements effectively isolated her from family and potential support.
She also stated that this incident was part of a continuing pattern of abuse, intimidation, and controlling behavior, rather than an isolated domestic dispute. Restrictions on her access to her minor children were allegedly used as a form of pressure and intimidation.
Fearing further violence or attempts on her life, the ADC requested police protection. She also sought legal action, a medical examination, and the preservation of evidence related to injuries she reportedly sustained during the incident.
The allegations against Jawad Ali have not yet been independently verified, and the case remains under investigation.
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