Police have registered a murder case against Ahsan Tahir, husband of 92 News anchorperson Rabia Ahsan, following her death at their residence in Rawalpindi. The journalist was found with a fatal gunshot wound inside her home in Sector 2 of Gulshanabad on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The case was registered at Sadar Bairooni Police Station on the complaint of her brother, Khurram Ahmed. He accused Ahsan Tahir of shooting his sister. Police have taken the accused into custody as the investigation continues.
What Happened at the Rawalpindi Residence?
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the incident took place at around 2:30 pm. Rabia Ahsan’s mother and sister were reportedly present at the house when the shooting occurred.
The complainant stated that the two family members were sitting in the lawn when they heard a gunshot coming from a bedroom. They immediately rushed inside and found Rabia Ahsan lying on the floor with serious injuries.
The FIR further alleges that her husband was holding a pistol when the family members entered the room. The allegations have been included in the police complaint and will be examined as part of the investigation.
Police Recover Pistol and Bullets
Following the complaint, police registered a murder case under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), which deals with murder. The FIR also includes provisions of the Punjab Arms Amendment Ordinance, 2015.
Investigators and forensic experts visited the residence and collected evidence from the scene. According to details mentioned in the FIR, police recovered a .30-bore pistol and bullets from the house. The weapon was taken into custody for forensic examination.
Police also recorded Ahsan Tahir’s statement regarding the shooting. According to the complaint-related reporting, he told investigators that he had fired the weapon at his wife.
Officials further said that the accused could not provide a valid licence or permit for the recovered firearm.
However, the motive and complete circumstances surrounding the shooting have not yet been established. Investigators are examining the recovered weapon, forensic evidence and statements of people who were present at the residence.
Family Members Were Present at the Time
According to police reporting, Rabia Ahsan’s mother and two daughters were at the house when the incident took place. Her daughters are reportedly 13 and 11 years old.
The presence of family members at the residence is an important part of the ongoing investigation. Police are expected to examine their statements along with other available evidence to establish what happened inside the house.
Who Was Rabia Ahsan?
Rabia Ahsan was a 41-year-old television journalist associated with 92 News. She worked as an anchorperson and programme host during her career.
She had also co-hosted a current affairs programme with senior journalists Amir Mateen and Rauf Klasra. Apart from her television work, she owned a beauty salon in Islamabad.
Her death has caused grief among members of the journalist community and people familiar with her professional work.
Police Investigation Continues
Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. The recovered firearm, bullets, forensic findings and statements from witnesses will be examined to establish the circumstances surrounding Rabia Ahsan’s death.
Although a murder case has been registered and the accused has been taken into custody, the allegations have not yet been established through a court judgment. The investigation and subsequent legal proceedings will determine the facts and responsibility in the case.
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