A local court has placed Rida in police custody for five days after she was accused of murdering her three children, with investigators suggesting that her actions may stem from estrangement from her husband. The tragic incident occurred in Lahore's Shah Jamal Colony, and authorities are focusing on digital communications and financial transactions with a man named Shehryar, which may indicate a personal motive. Preliminary forensic evidence shows attempts to alter the crime scene, and CCTV footage captures Rida leaving the residence shortly after the suspected time of the killings.
OTHERPublished 24 Apr 2026 • Published 1 day ago
Lahore Mother Rida Accused of Murdering Three Children
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Rida has been remanded into police custody for five days following the murder of her three children, allegedly motivated by estrangement from her husband. Investigators are examining digital communications and forensic evidence as the case highlights a troubling trend of child killings in Punjab.
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