Rawalpindi ADC Maliha Sahar Files Case Against Husband

Rawalpindi police have registered a case against the husband of Additional Deputy Commissioner Headquarters Maliha Sahar.

The case involves allegations of physical and psychological abuse, wrongful confinement and death threats. Police registered the case at the Women Police Station in Rawalpindi following a complaint filed by Sahar.

Her husband, Jawad Ali, has been named in the case. Police are investigating the allegations made in the complaint.

Maliha Sahar Alleges Continued Abuse

According to the complaint, Maliha Sahar accused her husband of continued physical, psychological and emotional abuse.

The couple has two minor children, according to the information provided.

Sahar alleged that the situation became more serious on October 2. She claimed her husband assaulted her and took away her mobile phone.

She further alleged that she was locked inside a room and prevented from contacting her family.

According to the complaint, she was also prevented from meeting her children or contacting police for assistance. These remain allegations and have not been established in court.

Death Threats Alleged in Complaint

The complaint also contains allegations of repeated death threats.

Sahar alleged that threats were also made concerning possible harm to her children. She has requested police protection and legal action over the alleged incidents.

She has also sought a medical examination and preservation of evidence related to the case. Police have said the allegations are under investigation.

Domestic Violence Cases in Punjab

The case has renewed attention on the wider issue of violence against women in Punjab.

According to the provided official figures, Punjab Police registered 20,114 cases involving crimes against women during 2026’s first six months.

These cases represented 4.8% of all criminal cases registered across Punjab during that period.

Questions over conviction rates in gender-based violence cases have also remained a concern.

The Punjab Gender Parity Report 2023–24 recorded a conviction rate of 5.49% in 2023. The rate fell to 4.88% during 2024. Acquittal rates exceeded 90% during both years.

Data cited in a 2025 report recorded 1,167 domestic violence cases in Punjab. Only three convictions were reported in connection with those cases, according to the provided figures.