The death of a woman identified as Liza in Kabul has ignited widespread concern, with her family alleging she was killed after years of domestic abuse, while her husband’s family claims she died by suicide.
According to Liza’s father, Shamsuddin Shams, his daughter endured more than a decade of violence at the hands of her husband, Hasibullah Sarwari. He claims she had repeatedly shared details of physical abuse, including severe beatings, prior to her death.
Shams alleges that when Liza’s condition became critical, she was taken to a private hospital in Kabul for treatment. However, he says members of her husband’s family intervened, preventing doctors from carrying out essential medical procedures such as CT scans and MRI tests. He further claims that Liza’s sisters were physically assaulted at the hospital while trying to ensure she received care.
Liza reportedly died shortly after being admitted.
The family also accuses the husband’s relatives of attempting to interfere with the investigation. According to Shams, they tried to influence hospital staff and obstruct a full forensic examination by insisting the death be recorded as a suicide. Documents cited by the family indicate that only an external examination of the body was permitted, with internal forensic procedures blocked.
In the aftermath of the incident, Shams says his family has been subjected to serious threats. He claims relatives of Sarwari have issued warnings of further violence, including statements suggesting that others in the family could be targeted.
According to the family, tensions in Liza’s marriage had escalated in recent months after she learned that her husband was engaged to another woman. This reportedly led to repeated conflicts and intensified abuse.
Shams maintains that his daughter suffered severe injuries prior to her death, including broken bones and head trauma. He believes these injuries ultimately led to her death.
No official, independent findings on the cause of death have been publicly released, and the case remains a subject of dispute.