Parents allegedly kill daughter over desire for son in Mianwali

MIANWALI: In a shocking incident in Mianwali’s Canalawala area, parents allegedly drowned their two-month-old daughter in a water tank due to their wish for a male child.

According to the FIR, the couple was reportedly unhappy with the birth of a girl and wanted a son instead.

The FIR states that the incident occurred two days ago, when the parents allegedly threw the infant into a water tank, resulting in her death. Police have arrested the father, while the mother is currently on the run.

Authorities confirm that samples taken from the victim’s body have been sent to Lahore for forensic examination to determine the exact cause of death. Further investigation is underway.