Tragic Murder of Pregnant Woman in Edinburgh Shocks Nation
Victim Planned to Escape Violent Marriage
Fawziyah Javed confided in her mother about the horrors of her violent, coercive marriage. After a trip to Edinburgh, she planned to leave her abusive husband for good.
Husband’s Shocking Claim Rejected
During the trial, Ms Javed’s mother revealed her daughter had spoken openly about her husband’s abuse and her escape plans. But her husband, Anwar, insisted she slipped and fell while taking a selfie on Arthur’s Seat’s rocky cliffs.
Guilty Verdict and Life Sentence
The court saw through Anwar’s lies and convicted him of murdering Ms Javed, who was 17 weeks pregnant, and causing the death of her unborn child.
The judge, sentencing Anwar to life imprisonment with a minimum of 20 years, slammed the “wicked crime.” He criticised Anwar’s cold-heartedness, citing his lack of remorse and failure to help his wife.
