In a shocking turn of events, a local court in Muzaffargarh has acquitted a man who had confessed to the brutal killing of his three minor sisters. The acquittal came after the parents of the victims decided to pardon their son.
The accused, who had admitted to the crime during police interrogation, was held in custody for nearly a year. Additional Sessions Judge Chaudhry Muhammad Asif issued the acquittal following the parents’ decision to forgive their son, in accordance with Islamic law which allows for family forgiveness in certain criminal cases.
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The tragic incident took place on July 18, 2023, when the bodies of the three sisters—7-year-old Abiha, 8-year-old Zahra, and 11-year-old Arisha—were discovered in their residential quarters. The case had garnered significant media attention and public outcry.
The acquittal has stirred a mixed reaction, with many expressing concerns about the implications of the parents’ decision on justice and accountability. The case remains a deeply sorrowful chapter in the community’s recent history.
