Court grants physical remand of woman who butchered her three kids in Lahore

A Judicial Magistrate of Model Town in Lahore on Friday granted five days' physical remand of a woman, who is allegedly involved in the slaughtering of her three children in Ichhra locality, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.

During the hearing, the police produced the accused, Rida, in the court and sought her 14-day physical remand.

The Investigation Officer informed the court that the police have to complete investigations and a polygraphic test of the accused. After hearing, the court approved five days physical remand of the accused. 

Earlier, police arrested the woman after CCTV footage surfaced on social media showing that the woman was going outside from the street after the crime. Police said that the accused, Rida also tried to change the crime scene.

It is necessary to mention here that the Ichhra triple murder case took a new turn as police officials, during a press briefing by the DIG Operations and DIG Investigation, confirmed that the mother is allegedly involved in the killing of her three children.

The incident initially came to light when the bodies of three children were recovered from a house in Lahore’s Ichhra area with their throats slit. The victims were identified as five-year-old Mominah Batool, four-year-old Momin Raza, and 18-month-old Umm-e-Habiba.

Police had initially detained the mother, Rida, the father, Ramzan, and the uncle on suspicion. Investigators said CCTV footage was obtained to track the movements of individuals entering and exiting the house, while contradictions were found in the statements of those in custody.

Officials stated that a domestic dispute had taken place in the house the night before the incident, including a heated argument between the mother and her in-laws. Lahore police also noted that the uncle had left the house after the altercation, while the mother returned later, further deepening suspicions.

According to police sources, the knife allegedly used in the crime was purchased by the mother a day earlier, and initial investigations suggested that the dispute may have escalated into violence.

In the latest press briefing, DIG Investigation stated that the mother is now confirmed to be involved in the planned killing of her children, reportedly over domestic issues and divorce-related tensions. He added that the accused attempted to mislead investigators after the incident and tried to divert attention.

DIG Operations Lahore said that earlier claims suggesting the children were found holding knives were false and have been disproven during the investigation. He further confirmed that blood evidence has been recovered from both the room and bathroom of the Ichhra house, while forensic analysis is ongoing.

Reporter: Irfan Malik