Lodhran Man Sentenced To Death For Killing Family In 2023

In a significant legal development, Saghir Abbas has been sentenced to death on four counts for the poisoning murders of his wife and three children in Lodhran, Pakistan. The Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Ayaz delivered the verdict on February 27, 2026, after the prosecution presented compelling evidence, including testimonies from family members and the gruesome discovery of the decomposed bodies. The judge emphasized that the case exemplifies a 'victory for justice,' as the District Police Officer Captain (retd) Ali Bin Tariq stated, 'ensuring strict punishment in heinous crimes and delivering justice to affected families remains the top priority of the police.' The murders occurred in February 2023, and the bodies were discovered after neighbors reported a foul odor, leading to police intervention. The accused was found guilty of administering poison, with the court imposing a fine of Rs200,000 alongside the death sentences, highlighting the severity of the crime and the need for accountability in domestic violence cases.