Authorities say Vaqash Kohli was killed by the vegetable seller he worked for after school. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE
The fourth grader, identified as Vaqash Kohli, was allegedly killed by the vegetable cart seller, Bheeko Kohli.
The victim, a resident of the Shah Ali Mari village, is believed to have worked for the vendor everyday after school.
Police say the boy did not go to work on October 13. Instead, the vendor went to Vaqash's home, took him to the farm and axed him to death.
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The boy's screams caught the attention of nearby residents with the victim's mother, Radhan Kohli being the first to reach the scene.
The suspect attempted to flee but was caught by those present at the scene, and handed over to police. Later, a judicial magistrate remanded the accused into police custody.
The body was shifted to Liaquat University Hospital, and later handed it over to the bereaved family.
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