# Family deaths in Karachi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/family-deaths-in-karachi > Updated: 2026-09-20T17:11:38.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In the Ahsanabad area of Karachi, five family members—including a doctor, his wife, and three children—were found dead in a locked apartment. Neighbors discovered the bodies after noticing a strong odor, estimating the deceased had been inside for four to five days. Initial post-mortem examinations by police surgeon Dr. Samia at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital showed no visible signs of torture or sharp weapon injuries. Investigators are currently awaiting chemical laboratory results to determine if the deaths were caused by poisoning or collective suicide. Reports suggest the family, led by Dr. Umar, may have been experiencing financial difficulties following the doctor’s kidney cancer diagnosis and subsequent resignation from his position at a private hospital. Neighbors noted the family had recently attempted to sell household items following the closure of a local clinic. Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar and the Inspector General of Police have directed officials to conduct a transparent and swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Karachi: Five family members found dead in Ahsanabad apartment Police in Karachi are investigating the deaths of a doctor, his wife, and three children found in a locked Ahsanabad apartment. Chemical tests are pending to determine the cause of death. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/five-family-members-found-dead-in-karachi-apartment ### 2026-09-14: Surjani Town: Mother and three children killed in Karachi home A woman and her three children were killed in their Karachi home in Surjani Town. Police are investigating blunt force trauma and missing evidence as an eight-member team probes the homicide. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karachi-mother-and-three-children-killed-in-surjani-town-attack --- Cite as: Family deaths in Karachi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/family-deaths-in-karachi