The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a senior police officer’s family has ended in horror.
Lahore has been shaken by a chilling confession.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police has admitted to killing his own wife and daughter.
The case has raised serious questions about trust, power, and domestic violence within privileged spaces.
Confession Ends Weeks of Uncertainty
The disappearance of DSP Usman Haider’s wife and young daughter had deeply troubled investigators for several weeks. The officer himself had reported them missing, prompting police to register an FIR at Burki Police Station nearly a month ago. At that stage, the case was being treated as a suspected abduction, and efforts were focused on tracing the missing family members.
On Sunday, the entire narrative collapsed. DIG Zeeshan Raza confirmed that DSP Usman Haider had confessed to the murders of his wife and daughter. According to police, the officer admitted to shooting both victims himself. The confession came after sustained questioning, which intensified following the emergence of new and critical evidence.
Bodies Recovered from Separate Locations
Police later revealed disturbing details regarding the recovery of the bodies. The daughter’s body was discovered in the Kahna area of Lahore, while the wife’s body was recovered from Sheikhupura. The fact that the bodies were found in separate locations added to the severity and complexity of the crime.
Both bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations to determine the exact causes and timelines of death. Forensic teams are actively working to collect and analyze evidence from multiple sites. Investigators say further material is still being gathered, and the inquiry remains active, extensive, and ongoing.
Domestic Dispute at the Heart of the Crime
According to police sources, the murders were the result of a long-running domestic dispute. The conflict within the household reportedly escalated over time, creating severe tensions. Investigators disclosed that DSP Usman Haider had two marriages, and the victims were his first wife and their daughter.
Police believe the situation worsened after the officer’s second marriage. Family disagreements reportedly became frequent and intense, eventually spiraling out of control. Investigators say these unresolved domestic conflicts turned deadly, ultimately leading to the tragic killing of the mother and child.
Staged Disappearance and False Accusations
After committing the murders, the officer allegedly attempted to mislead investigators by staging the disappearance of his wife and daughter. Police say he repeatedly claimed that they had been abducted and even accused others while visiting his in-laws, trying to strengthen the false narrative. These actions were intended to divert suspicion away from him and delay the investigation.
However, inconsistencies in his statements soon raised serious red flags for investigators. As the inquiry progressed, police began connecting the dots and uncovering contradictions in his version of events. The staged disappearance story ultimately collapsed under close scrutiny, leading investigators closer to the truth.
Custody, Interrogation, and Ongoing Probe
After his confession, DSP Usman Haider was formally taken into police custody. He is currently undergoing intensive interrogation by a special investigation team. The team is being supervised by a senior superintendent of police, who is overseeing every stage of the probe. Authorities say the objective is to uncover all facts related to the murders and determine how the crime was planned and executed.
Police have also begun questioning the suspect’s second wife as part of the ongoing investigation. Investigators are closely examining the domestic circumstances surrounding the accused, particularly the family dynamics that may have contributed to the tragedy. Officials have emphasized that no angle will be ignored, and the case continues to develop as new information comes to light.
