Lahore woman arrested for shooting friend over messaging her husband

In a shocking incident, a woman shot her close friend for allegedly sending text messages to her husband, police said Friday.

The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Lytton Road Police Station in Lahore, where the accused opened fire inside a vehicle, seriously injuring her friend.

According to police reports, the accused invited her friend into her car, and during the conversation, the situation escalated. In a fit of rage, the woman fired at her friend, hitting her in the abdomen. The victim, severely injured, was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, where she remains under critical care.

The police were alerted shortly after the incident and swiftly apprehended the suspect. The authorities have recorded the victim's statement, which confirmed that the shooting occurred following a confrontation over the alleged messaging with the accused’s husband. The police are currently conducting a detailed investigation into the matter.

Lytton Road Police Station officials stated that the accused is in custody, and charges of attempted murder have been filed.

They further revealed that the investigation is ongoing and additional details will be disclosed as they emerge. Meanwhile, the injured woman’s family is demanding strict action and justice, expressing outrage over the violent betrayal from a trusted friend.