Suspect Ahsan denies claims of prolonged marital tensions as police investigate a reported dispute involving two employees at Rabia Ahsan’s beauty salon.
Police are continuing their investigation into the murder of senior anchorperson Rabia Ahsan, with the arrested suspect, Ahsan, recording a detailed statement about their married life and an alleged dispute involving her beauty salon.
According to police sources, the suspect has strongly denied social media claims that he and Rabia had been experiencing prolonged marital problems. Investigators are examining different aspects of the case, including speculation circulating on social media, as part of the ongoing probe.
Police sources said a technical analysis of the couple’s mobile phones found no evidence of persistent disagreements or continuous tensions between them. However, investigators confirmed that Rabia and Ahsan had an argument over an issue involving the beauty salon.
During questioning, Ahsan reportedly told investigators that he and Rabia had married by choice in 2010. According to his statement, they initially worked together at a private bank before pursuing separate professional careers.
He said that after leaving the banking sector, he joined a mobile network company, while Rabia secured employment at the British High Commission.
According to the suspect, Rabia decided to establish her own beauty salon during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he supported her in managing the business.
Explaining the reported disagreement, Ahsan claimed that a dispute between two female employees at the salon had caused temporary tension between him and his wife.
He alleged that one employee had falsely accused him of having a relationship with her in an attempt to get the other employee dismissed. Ahsan told investigators that he denied the allegation in front of Rabia and maintained that he had convinced her of his innocence, after which their disagreement was resolved.
The suspect further claimed that, apart from this incident, there had been no major dispute during their 16 years of married life. He also told investigators that he regularly went to the gym with Rabia in the evenings, where they played badminton together.
In his statement, Ahsan described Rabia as a hardworking professional who had built her position through her own efforts.
Police officials said the suspect’s statements, mobile phone data and other available evidence were being examined in accordance with forensic and legal requirements. Investigators are assessing the material before completing the investigation.
The claims made by the suspect form part of the ongoing investigation and have not been independently established. Police have not announced a final conclusion regarding the motive behind Rabia Ahsan’s murder.
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