Title: Pakistani Sisters Arrested After Burning Father to Death as Revenge for Incest
In a shocking turn of events, two young sisters in Pakistan have been arrested for setting their father ablaze, ultimately leading to his death. Their motive? A violent form of retribution for their father’s repeated acts of incest.
The incident unfolded in the city of Gujranwala, Punjab, on New Year’s Day. The father was severely injured in the attack and later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital on Tuesday. According to AFP, the sisters confessed to planning their father’s gruesome murder together, seeking a "permanent solution" to their grim situation.
Rizwan Tariq, a senior police official in Gujranwala, revealed chilling details to AFP, "The sisters took petrol from a motorcycle and set their father on fire while he was asleep."
The sisters, who are stepsisters and cousins, accused their father of repeatedly sexually assaulting the elder sister over the past year. The man had also attempted to abuse the younger sister on two occasions. Shockingly, their mother, who was married to the same man, was aware of the abuse but not of the sisters’ murderous plot.
To protect the sisters’ identities, AFP has chosen not to reveal the father’s name. One sister has been apprehended, while the other remains at large. The mother of the victims is also being questioned by authorities.
Tariq confirmed that the trials will commence shortly once the investigations are complete, stating, "We hope to bring them to court within a few days."
