In a disturbing and heart-wrenching incident in Hyderabad, Sindh, a property dispute has escalated to horrific proportions, leaving a woman and her daughter trapped behind a wall in their own home, allegedly left to die by starving them to death.
The tragic saga unfolded in Latifabad No 5, where a longstanding ownership dispute between a woman and her brother-in-law turned into a nightmare. Maddened by the dispute, the brother-in-law and his family resorted to sealing off the women’s room with a newly constructed wall, effectively imprisoning them inside their portion of the disputed house. Reports indicate that the perpetrators even went so far as to stucco the wall, making any hope of escape virtually impossible.
According to local authorities, the motive behind this heinous act stemmed from the acrimonious property dispute between the woman and her devar (husband’s brother). Enraged by the ongoing conflict, the brother-in-law and his children took drastic measures to punish the women, allegedly with the intention of causing their death through starvation.
The victims endured a harrowing 28 hours trapped without access to basic necessities such as food, water, and utilities. It was only due to the alertness of a concerned neighbor that the authorities were informed of the dire situation. Promptly responding to the distress call, the police arrived at the scene and swiftly demolished the wall, rescuing the terrified and traumatized women from their concrete prison.
The rescue marked the beginning of legal proceedings against the perpetrators. Acting on the victim’s complaint, the police have filed a case against three individuals, including the brother-in-law, his wife, and another relative involved in the illegal confinement. Charges against them include illegal occupation of the house, unlawful confinement, and making threats that put the victims’ lives in jeopardy.
In her harrowing testimony, the affected woman recounted the deliberate deprivation inflicted upon them by their own family members. “We were left without water, electricity, and gas,” she lamented, detailing the constant fear and suffering they endured under such cruel conditions. This deliberate denial of basic utilities compounded their trauma, underscoring the extent of cruelty and malice behind the perpetrators’ actions.
Early investigations revealed that the brutal confinement was an extreme escalation following a heated argument over property rights. The incident sheds light on the dark realities of familial disputes that can spiral out of control, resulting in unthinkable acts of violence and abuse.
As the legal process unfolds, authorities continue to conduct raids to apprehend all suspects involved in this despicable crime. The community and civil society have expressed outrage and condemnation, calling for justice and accountability for the victims.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for effective conflict resolution mechanisms and legal protections against domestic violence and property disputes. It underscores the critical importance of community vigilance and prompt intervention by law enforcement agencies to prevent such atrocities from occurring.
As the investigation progresses, the hope remains that justice will be swiftly delivered to the victims and that measures will be taken to prevent such horrific incidents from recurring in the future. The incident in Hyderabad stands as a chilling testament to the depths of inhumanity that disputes over property can lead to, highlighting the need for societal introspection and collective action to safeguard human dignity and rights.
