Rawalpindi: Bodies of two women found in house, IG Punjab orders immediate arrest of suspects

The bodies of two women have been recovered from a house within the jurisdiction of Dhamial Police Station in Rawalpindi, prompting

RAWALPINDI:  The bodies of two women have been recovered from a house within the jurisdiction of Dhamial Police Station in Rawalpindi, prompting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Abdul Kareem to take notice of the incident and direct police authorities to ensure a thorough investigation.

According to a handout issued by the Punjab Police Department on Friday, October 23, 2026, IG Punjab Abdul Kareem sought a detailed report from Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi regarding the recovery of the two bodies. He also directed the City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi to investigate the incident from every possible angle and take immediate steps to arrest the suspects involved.

The incident has raised concerns and prompted senior police officials to seek a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The recovery of the bodies from a residential property in the Dhamial Police Station area has drawn the attention of the provincial police leadership, with the IGP instructing the relevant authorities to establish the facts and identify those responsible.

IG Punjab Abdul Kareem emphasised the need for a thorough and effective investigation, directing CPO Rawalpindi to examine all aspects of the case without overlooking any potential lead. He ordered the police to utilise all available resources to trace and arrest the accused at the earliest possible time.

The directions aim to ensure that the investigation proceeds without delay and that those responsible for the incident are brought before the law. The concerned police authorities have been instructed to examine the circumstances of the incident and pursue all relevant leads to determine how the two women died.

The IGP’s intervention underscores the importance of a prompt response by the local police in a serious case involving the recovery of two bodies. The demand for a report from the RPO Rawalpindi is intended to keep the provincial police leadership informed about the progress of the investigation and the measures being taken by the relevant authorities.

Meanwhile, the CPO Rawalpindi has been directed to ensure that all necessary investigative measures are undertaken and that every possible effort is made to apprehend the suspects. Police officials are expected to establish the facts of the case through a detailed examination of the available evidence and other relevant information.

The Punjab Police Department has stressed the need for immediate action to bring the investigation forward and ensure that the case is pursued on merit.

Further details regarding the identities of the deceased women, the exact circumstances of their deaths, and the possible motive behind the incident were not provided in the police handout.

The investigation is expected to focus on establishing the sequence of events leading to the recovery of the bodies and determining whether any individuals were involved in the deaths. The relevant police authorities have been directed to proceed with the investigation from all angles and ensure the early arrest of the suspects.

The case remains under investigation, while senior police officials have called for prompt action and a comprehensive inquiry into the incident.