Female doctor goes missing after jumping into Karachi nullah

KARACHI: A female doctor went missing after allegedly jumping into a nullah in Karachi’s Scout Colony in an apparent suicide attempt, ARY News reported on Monday.

The incident took place within the limits of the Mubina Town Police Station late Sunday night. According to police, the woman was identified as Dr. Mishal, and some eyewitnesses reported the incident.

Initial investigations suggest that Dr. Mishal was distressed due to domestic issues. Police said she had a dispute with her husband, who reportedly wanted to do a second marriage. Rescue teams have been carrying out search operations, but her body has not yet been recovered.

Police added that Dr. Mishal belonged to Gilgit-Baltistan and she had been living in Karachi with her husband for the past two years.

Her family members have alleged that her husband, Hasnain, used to physically abuse her. Police confirmed that the husband has been missing since the incident, and further legal action will be taken once the body is recovered.

Female doctor goes missing after jumping into nullah in Karachi