A pregnant woman was allegedly subjected to severe violence at her home in Wapda Town, Gujranwala, after her husband reportedly learned through an ultrasound that she was expecting another daughter, according to a report published on September 29, 2026.Â
According to the report, the woman is five months pregnant and already has a daughter. Her husband allegedly became angry after learning that the couple was expecting another girl and allegedly attempted to cause a miscarriage while physically assaulting her.
The woman was reportedly seriously injured during the alleged assault and was taken to hospital by her family after they learned about the incident. The report also alleges that her husband attempted to harm their first daughter during the incident.
Police have registered a case against the alleged attacker on the complaint of the woman’s father and have begun an investigation into the incident. The allegations remain subject to the police investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings.
The case has drawn attention to the continuing issue of violence against women within their homes and the serious consequences of discrimination based on the expected sex of a child.
