Ghulam Mustafa, a six-year-old boy, was allegedly strangled to death by his grandfather, Nazar Ahmad, in Lahore. The motive was the grandfather's demand that his son divorce his wife so he could marry her. After kidnapping the child and keeping him for three days, Nazar Ahmad threatened to kill the child if his demands were not met and then strangled him with a handkerchief. The grandfather fled but was arrested a week later after police used CCTV footage and phone tracking.
Country: Pakistan
State/Province: Punjab, Pakistan
City/Region: Lahore
Incident Type: Family Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
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Incident Date: May 22, 2025
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2025-05-22
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English labels are shown first. Original-language titles are preserved for source verification.
Taftishi - Pak · Original language: English
Betay Ki Biwi Sey Shadi Karney Kay Liya Baap Har Had Paar Kar Gaya | Taftishi | Lahore Rang
Family Opposition
The case involves a family conflict where the grandfather pressured his son and daughter-in-law to divorce so he could marry her. The refusal led to the kidnapping and eventual murder of the grandson, indicating extreme family opposition and coercive control dynamics.
Police registered an FIR against Nazar Ahmad for murder. The investigation used CCTV footage and phone tracking to locate and arrest the suspect after he fled. The family had prior tensions, but no formal complaints were filed before the incident. The suspect was arrested about a week after the murder.
Initial denial by the suspect about the threat and murder; no other suspects named; family did not report the kidnapping initially due to internal family dynamics.
Nazar Ahmad forced his son to divorce his wife so he could marry her. Upon refusal, he kidnapped his grandson, kept him for three days, and threatened to kill him. After a final call threatening the father, he strangled the child with a handkerchief and fled. Police tracked him via phone and CCTV, leading to his arrest.
High risk due to coercive control, threats, and escalation to lethal violence within the family.
Family pressure and coercive control can escalate to extreme violence. Early reporting and intervention in family disputes may prevent such tragedies. Monitoring threats and controlling behavior within families is critical.
Threats by the grandfather to kill the child if divorce demands were not met; kidnapping and moving the child around for days.
Phone calls threatening the father, CCTV footage showing the suspect with the child and the murder weapon (handkerchief), and the child's statements about being with the grandfather.
CCTV footage, phone call records, physical evidence of the handkerchief used for strangulation.
Statements from the mother (daughter-in-law) about harassment and threats; the father and relatives initially unaware of the danger; police statements about the investigation.
No follow-up reports available beyond the arrest and initial investigation details.
Exact relationship duration and prior history of family disputes remain unclear; no detailed information on the daughter's consent or resistance beyond reported harassment.