A popular TV news anchor and mother of two was shot dead by her husband in their home on Sunday, just hours after posting a video to her YouTube channel, police said.
Rabia Ahsan, 41, was killed by her husband, Ahsan Tahir, inside their Rawalpindi, Pakistan, home around 3 p.m. Her sister discovered Ahsan in a pool of blood in the couple's bedroom, reportedly finding Tahir holding a gun.
Ahsan, an anchor for the Urdu-language news channel 92 News, was shot while her mother and sister were outside the home, according to local reports. First responders determined Ahsan suffered gunshot wounds to her neck and back before she was pronounced dead.
Authorities recovered a pistol at the scene and took Tahir into custody. Reports indicate he may not have had a valid permit for the weapon. Tahir has reportedly confessed to shooting his wife but claimed the gun discharged accidentally, asserting he did not know it was loaded.
There is no reported history of domestic disputes between the couple, who lived together and had two children. Rawalpindi Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukherea stated that an impartial investigation will be conducted. Pakistan's First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari issued a statement, saying, "Women must be able to live and work without fear for their lives."