Man killed for marrying woman of his choice
A man was shot dead over honour in Bassal Town, Attock late Monday night.
According to the police, the victim identified as Usama Fareed had married a girl against her family's wishes a few months ago. The girl's family had been threatening the couple ever since.
On Monday night, when Usama was returning from his shop, his in-laws intercepted him and shot him dead. He died on the spot.
Police arrested the two suspects and a case has been registered against them.
In a separate incident, a man shot at his brother-in-law allegedly to kill him.
The police registered a case and arrested the accused.
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According to the details, Afzal Muhammad Sharif, a resident of Hazro had filed an FIR in Hazro police station that his brother-in-law Sharafat Fazal Qadir, a resident of Abu Bakar opened fire at him to kill him due to a previous grudge but he escaped fortunately.
The police registered a case and arrested the accused. On the same day, the police apprehended a suspect, who extorted thousands of rupees from the dumper driver at gunpoint. A case has been registered against him.
The police registered a case and traced the suspect Shehzad Ahmed Afsar, a resident of Rawalpindi and arrested him.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 14th 2024.