Pakistani TV Anchor's Husband, Who Allegedly Shot Her, Had 'No Idea' About The Gun Being Loaded

A Pakistani TV anchor was brutally shot dead by her husband after dropping her last broadcast on YouTube. Here's what he allegedly said.

Pakistani news anchor Rabia Ahsan was shot dead, and an investigation into the incident is underway. If the reports are to be believed, Rabia was killed at around 3 p.m. in her Rawalpindi home.

Police have taken Ahsan's husband into custody and also seized the weapon. Rabia Ahsan worked as an anchor and program host at a local and private TV Channel, and reports have claimed that Ahsan posted her last broadcast video just hours before she was shot, allegedly by her husband. 

TV anchor, Rabia Ahsan was allegedly shot by her husband, Ahsan Tahir, who didn't know that the gun was loaded

Apart from being an anchor, Rabia was a mom of two, and the recent shocking incident has been investigated. The reason behind the brutal killing of Rabia has not been disclosed as of now. However, her husband, Ahsan Tahir, has been questioned regarding the same. It was revealed that Rabia Ahsan was busy with her work at home, and it was at noon when her husband, Tahir, allegedly opened fire on her. 

Rabia's mom and sister reportedly were living with her and were outside the home when the incident took place. Reports further mentioned that Rabia's sister, who heard the sound of the blast, rushed into her sister's bedroom and found her lying in a pool of blood. 

During that time, Tahir was allegedly holding the gun, and his license was allegedly not provided during the investigation. According to reports, Rabia's husband, Ahsan Tahir, confessed to the shooting; however, he allegedly said that he didn't know that the gun was loaded.

Rabia Ahsan released her last broadcast video, hours before being shot by her husband

The Pakistani TV anchor, Rabia Ahsan, reportedly released her last video just hours before being killed. In the broadcast, she allegedly discussed the United States’ midterm elections. According to reports, Rabia's husband, Ahsan Tahir, confessed to the shooting; however, he allegedly said that he didn't know that the gun was loaded.

The Punjab Forensic Science Authority recovered a .30-bore pistol and ammunition from the crime scene. The primary investigation has further revealed that Rabia was shot in the neck and on the right side of her back. Rabia Ahsan, who was 41 years old, was reportedly an anchor at the Urdu-language news channel 92 News.

Speaking on the incident, Rawalpindi Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukherea said an impartial investigation will be conducted. According to the officials, such incidents "demand serious attention and accountability". The First Lady, Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, also condemned the killing of the TV anchor and expressed her deep sadness over the incidents. She further mentioned in a statement that "women must be able to live and work without fear for their lives".

Some sources revealed to the media that the report about Tahir killing Rabia came as a shock to many, as the couple never had any kind of serious fight between them, and they lived together and had their two kids. No reports about the kids' whereabouts are known to date.

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