Five bodies, including a husband, wife, and their three sons, were discovered inside a house in Bahawalpur’s Model Avenue area, sparking fear and speculation among residents, ARY News reported.
Authorities are investigating whether the incident was a case of murder or suicide. A pistol found at the scene will undergo forensic analysis for clarity.
The family’s youngest daughter, found unconscious but unharmed, has been rushed to a hospital for medical care.
Kashif Baloch, the deceased’s brother, expressed disbelief over the possibility of suicide, recounting a phone call with his brother the previous night in which Kashif mentioned taking their mother to the hospital the next morning.
Neighbors reported that the young girl had been sleeping nearby and did not hear any gunshots. Neither the security guard nor local residents noticed any unusual noises.
Police found blood near the bodies and have sent them to a hospital for post-mortem examinations as investigations continue to uncover the cause of death.
Related: Human Remains Found Near Lasbela Bridge
In another horrifying incident, human remains were discovered on December 3, 2024, near Lasbela Bridge. The remains, packed in plastic bags, caused panic in the area. Rescue teams arrived to retrieve the body parts, but the head was missing.
Authorities shifted the remains to the hospital for further examination.
Just a day prior, human remains were also found near Paracha Cemetery in Qasba Colony, Karachi. Police suspect the remains belong to a woman, as a severed female head had been discovered in the same vicinity days earlier.
The condition of the remains poses challenges for identification, and post-mortem procedures are ongoing.
