Teenage boy allegedly killed for honour

Police said Faizan suspected that Tayyab had relations with his sister.


Our Correspondent February 18, 2025

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LAHORE:

A 17-year-old boy, identified as Tayyab, was shot dead in Raiwind in a suspected honour killing.

The suspect, Faizan, fled the scene after firing multiple shots at the victim. Police said Faizan suspected that Tayyab had relations with his sister.

Enraged, he opened fire indiscriminately, killing the teenager on the spot before escaping. Upon receiving the emergency call, police reached the scene, recorded eyewitness statements, and registered a case. The victim's body was shifted to the hospital for a post-mortem examination.

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