Man allegedly kills sister for 'honour'

Victim went to her brother's house to resolve family dispute

BUREWALA:

A man allegedly shot dead his married sister in a public place in a village near Burewala over suspicions about her character, while police arrested the suspect shortly after the incident.

The incident occurred in Chak 319-EB, within the jurisdiction of Sahuka police station, where the suspect, identified as Irfan, allegedly opened fire on his sister, Akhtar Parveen, killing her on the spot.

According to initial reports, Akhtar Parveen's husband was taking her to her brother's house to resolve a family dispute when Irfan allegedly intercepted them on the way and opened fire.

The victim, a mother of three, sustained multiple bullet wounds and died at the scene.

Initial information suggested that the suspect had suspicions about his sister's character, prompting him to allegedly kill her in the name of honour.

Police reached the scene after receiving information, took the body into custody and shifted it to a hospital for medico-legal formalities.

The police arrested Irfan and launched an investigation into the incident. Further legal proceedings are under way.