Karachi: Five family members found dead in locked apartment

Police have launched an investigation after five members of a family were found dead inside an apartment in Karachi's Bin Qasim Town on Tuesday.

The deceased included a couple, their two daughters aged under six, and the husband’s sister, who was in her early 20s, police officials said.

The bodies were found in a one-room apartment in Block J of Gulshan-i-Falaknaz. According to police, the apartment was locked from the inside.

The SHO Bin Qasim said that the couple had sustained fatal injuries. A pistol was also recovered from the scene. The Edhi rescue service shifted the bodies to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) for further legal formalities.

Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho have directed officials to investigate the incident thoroughly and determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The home minister sought a report from the Malir senior superintendent of police (SSP) and directed investigators to examine all possible aspects of the case. He said those responsible should be identified and dealt with in accordance with the law. He also asked officials to keep him informed about developments.