Elderly couple found murdered in North Karachi home

KARACHI: The bodies of an elderly couple with their throats slit were found inside a house near Bibi Amma Park in North Karachi on Wednesday, police said.

The deceased were identified as Muhammad Yameen and his wife, Nafisa, both aged between 65 and 70. According to police, the couple had returned to Pakistan from Canada some time ago.

Police officials said no signs of robbery were found at the house. Household items were intact, and mobile phones were also recovered from the property.

Investigators said the couple had come to sell their house and renovation work was underway there. Their children live abroad, while some relatives reside in Pakistan.

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Rescue officials said the bodies bore apparent neck wounds caused by a sharp-edged weapon. Police are collecting evidence and investigating the circumstances surrounding the killings.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice of the incident and sought an immediate report from the Additional Inspector General of Karachi.

Expressing concern over the killings, the chief minister directed police to arrest the suspects and bring them to justice. He also ordered a scientific investigation to establish the motive behind the murders, warning that those undermining peace and security in the city would not be spared.

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Earlier, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar sought details of the incident from the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Central.

The home minister directed police to take immediate steps to establish the facts and investigate all aspects of the case. He also instructed Central Police to fulfil all legal requirements and submit a report detailing the incident and initial findings.

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