Rabia Ahsan, a popular TV anchor, was reportedly shot dead by her husband on Sunday, November 8. The incident occurred just hours after she had posted a video to her YouTube channel. The shooting took place inside their home, situated in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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"Rabia Ahsan, a 41-year-old anchor of prominent Urdu-language news channel 92 News, was killed at around 3 pm on Sunday at her home in Rawalpindi, a large city in northern Pakistan," The Daily Mail reports. "...Local Pakistani outlet Samaa reported cops said Ahsan's husband, Ahsan Tahir, had confessed to them that he had shot his wife, but claimed it was an accident."
According to The New York Post, Rabia had suffered a gunshot wound just below her neck. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
"Cops said they recovered a pistol at the scene before taking Tahir into custody, according to local reports," The New York Post reports. "Tahir reportedly did not have a valid permit to own the pistol."
When questioned by police, Rabia's husband is alleged to have admitted to the shooting. However, he has claimed that he was unaware the gun was loaded. As such, he believes the pistol was fired accidentally. No previous domestic disputes between the couple, who had two children together, are on record.
A Statement on the Death of Rabia Ahsan Has Been Released
Following the news of Rabia's tragic death, the office of the President of Pakistan released a statement.
"The First Lady has expressed deep sadness over the killing of journalist Rabia Ahsan and strongly condemned the violence," the statement said, via The Daily Mail. "She called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation to establish the facts and ensure that those responsible are held accountable."
Rabia's death has undoubtedly sent shockwaves throughout Pakistan. She was highly popular amongst her audience. Her recent YouTube upload serves as a reminder of how quickly a life can be taken.
Currently, there are no further details regarding the situation. An investigation is already underway. We will likely learn more as details continue to arise as a result of that investigation.
