Man kills brother over property dispute

Our Correspondent September 24, 2026 Less than a minute read

Abdullah and his cousin were trying to take a selfie with a loaded pistol in Muzaffargarh. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

TANDO MUHAMMAD KHAN:

A man killed his brother and seriously injured another over a property dispute near the railway crossing in Tando Muhammad Khan on Wednesday.

According to police, the suspect, identified as Arshad Magsi, allegedly opened fire on his elder brothers during a dispute over property ownership. As a result, Rafiq Magsi was killed on the spot, while Manzoor Magsi sustained serious injuries. Police shifted the deceased and the injured man to the District Headquarters Hospital.

After receiving initial treatment, Manzoor was referred to Civil Hospital Hyderabad for further medical care. The victim's body was handed over to his family after a post-mortem examination. The family took the body to their hometown, Sakrand. The suspect fled the scene following the shooting, and police launched efforts to arrest him.