Man ‘guns down sister’ for money

Police launch hunt for suspected murderer

DIJKOT:

A man allegedly shot and killed his sister after an altercation over money.

The police launched a search operation to apprehend the suspect who was at large after the incident.

Asim, a resident of Chak 272RB, demanded money from his sister, Nida Mustafa. An argument ensued between the siblings when Nida refused to comply with his request.

During the altercation, Asim allegedly shot his sister in the head, resulting in her immediate death.

Upon receiving information about the incident, Dijkot police arrived at the scene, took the body into custody and arranged for its transfer to a hospital for investigation.

The police also initiated raids and search operations to apprehend the brother who had managed to flee.

Violent disputes over financial issues are a common occurrence in Punjab, particularly within families.

In March of this year, a man allegedly gunned down seven members of his family, including his mother and two brothers, over a property dispute in Pakpattan. Local police officials told The Express Tribune that the suspect, Sarwar, allegedly murdered his mother, two brothers, two nephews, his niece and his sister-in-law. Another niece of the suspect was severely injured in the attack.

The suspected murderer fled the scene after the incident. Contingents of police and Rescue 1122 arrived at the scene along with crime scene department vehicles in the Saddar area.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 22^nd, 2023.