He admitted to shooting himself and fabricating the robbery.
In Lahore’s Sabzazar area, a young man staged a robbery and shot himself to avoid his marriage.
The bizarre incident unfolded after police received an emergency call about a robbery, prompting swift action under the supervision of DIG Operations.
According to officials, the case initially appeared to involve an armed robbery in which Ali Haider was injured.
DIG Operations tasked an investigative team, led by SSP Operations, to uncover the facts within 24 hours.
However, the truth that emerged left everyone astounded.
A thorough inquiry revealed that Ali Haider had orchestrated the entire episode as a desperate attempt to escape familial pressure to marry.
He admitted to shooting himself and fabricating the robbery.
During questioning, Haider confessed that the staged incident was his way of avoiding the wedding, which he felt unable to go through with.
This peculiar situation has sparked mixed reactions from the public.
While some found the incident humorous, many quickly pointed out the societal pressures that often push individuals to such extremes.
Comments on social media highlighted the irony of a man going to such lengths to avoid marriage.
They pointed out the contrasting desperation people have in society where many are eager to tie the knot.
One said: “What is happening? Some are dying to get married while others are avoiding it.”
Another joked: “Here we are telling our family to have us wed. And they are not listening.”
The case also draws attention to broader issues surrounding mental health and societal expectations in Pakistan.
Family pressure and cultural norms often leave little room for individuals to make personal decisions, leading to desperate actions like Haider’s.
A user said:
“Parents should be ashamed of taking their children to this level.”
Another commented: “What is HAPPENING?! Why are people FORCED INTO MARRIAGE? Forced marriage is against Islam and not halal!”
One remarked: “That’s what happens in Pakistan boys are married without their will, poor guy.”
This incident isn’t the first to underscore the damaging effects of societal pressure regarding marriage.
In 2021, a tragic case from Hyderabad involved a 39-year-old man who reportedly took his own life due to not being married.
Authorities are now handling the legal implications of Ali Haider’s actions, which only wasted valuable police resources.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing these issues to prevent similar incidents in the future.