Pakistani Woman's Legs Chopped by Family for Seeking Divorce

A Pakistani woman named Sobia Batool Shah had her legs hacked off by her father and uncles for filing for divorce from her abusive husband. She suffered severe trauma and lifelong disability, highlighting the issues of patriarchal violence and women's subjugation in Pakistani society.

In a shocking act of patriarchal violence, a Pakistani woman's legs were severed by her father and uncles after she filed for divorce to escape an abusive marriage, according to Geo News. The incident took place in Gul Town, leaving the victim, Sobia Batool Shah, with severe physical and mental trauma.

Sobia reported to the police that her father, Syed Mustafa Shah, and uncles armed with axes attacked her for seeking a divorce from her neglectful and abusive husband. As per reports, the attackers fled the scene, leaving her in a pool of blood. She was subsequently rushed to a Nawab Shah hospital.

Sobia had previously informed her family about her suffering, but they dismissed her, branding her a disgrace. The police, led by the Senior Superintendent of Nausharoferoz, have arrested one suspect, Mushtaq Shah, and are investigating the whereabouts of the other assailants.

(With inputs from agencies.)