A woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband in Kuchlak, on the outskirts of Quetta, on September 7, after the accused reportedly told police that he became angry when she looked outside the door of their home.
The incident was registered at Chakar Police Station under FIR No. KLK-9/7/2026-121. According to the FIR filed by Sub-Inspector Jameel-Ur-Rehman, police reached the Trauma Center on Ana Stand Road after receiving a wireless alert and found the woman’s body there.
The accused, identified as Kamran alias Abdul Sattar, was reportedly present at the hospital and identified the deceased as his wife. The FIR states that he allegedly told police that he shot her at around 5:20pm after becoming angry over the incident.
The woman’s body was shifted to Bolan Medical Complex Hospital for a post-mortem examination, while legal proceedings under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code were initiated. Abid Ali, IP/SCIW Quetta, has been appointed as the investigation officer.
Activists Call for Justice
The killing has drawn concern from women’s and human rights activists, who have called for a transparent investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
Saba Dashtiyari, Executive Director of the Women’s Rights Association Balochistan, said the incident should not be treated simply as a private family dispute. She described violence against women in response to their actions as an issue involving control and entitlement and called for domestic violence to be addressed as a criminal matter.
Human rights advocate I.A. Rehman also stressed the importance of effective state protection for women, stronger prevention mechanisms, safer reporting channels and consistent prosecution.
Civil society members in Quetta held a protest on September 8, demanding timely completion of the investigation, protection for the victim’s family and access to legal assistance.
Police Investigation Underway
A senior Quetta Police official confirmed that an FIR had been registered and that the accused was in custody. The official said forensic material and medical evidence had been collected and investigators were examining all aspects of the case, including the motive reportedly given by the accused.
Police said the investigation would proceed according to law and that the case would be forwarded to the prosecution after the completion of legal formalities.
Wider Concerns Over Women’s Safety
The case has also renewed discussion about domestic violence, controlling behaviour and women’s safety in Balochistan. Experts and activists say violence within households can involve patterns of control, isolation and threats that may escalate if warning signs remain unreported.
Medical and psychological professionals have also highlighted the need for accessible reporting channels, counselling, shelters and legal assistance for women facing domestic violence.
Activists have called for stronger police responses, greater community awareness, expanded crisis centres and legal aid services, along with better district-level data collection on domestic violence cases.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police say evidence is being examined before the case is sent to prosecution. The identity of the deceased has been withheld to protect the privacy and dignity of the victim and her family.
