Doctor goes missing after allegedly jumping into nullah in port city

KARACHI: In a tragic incident, a female doctor went missing after allegedly jumping into a nullah in Karachi’s Scout Colony in an apparent suicide attempt.

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.

Early reports indicate that Dr. Mishal was upset over domestic matters. She fought with her husband, who allegedly wished to perform a second marriage, police stated. Rescue teams have been conducting search operations, but her body has not been recovered so far.

Police further added that Dr. Mishal was from Gilgit-Baltistan and she had been staying in Karachi along with her husband for the last two years.

Her relatives have accused her husband, Hasnain, of physically beating her. The police have confirmed that the husband has gone missing since the incident, and more legal action will follow when the body is recovered.