Man shoots dead wife, daughter

LAHORE:

A man allegedly shot dead his wife and nine-year-old daughter and critically injured his father-in-law near Rohi Drain in Raiwind.

Ayesha, aged 28, and her nine-year-old daughter Nazia were killed in the incident, while 50-year-old Maqbool was injured.

According to police, the suspect opened fire during a quarrel, killing his wife and daughter on the spot and severely injuring his father-in-law.

The suspect fled after the incident.

The police launched an investigation into the incident and said they were trying to arrest the suspect.

Meanwhile, Batapur police arrested a man for pushing his wife from the second floor of a building, leaving her severely injured. The suspect, Amir, allegedly pushed his wife from the building with the assistance of his sister.

The victim suffered spinal and foot fractures, and was hospitalised. The police registered a case under Section 324 of the Pakistan Penal Code for attempted murder.

DIG Operations Lahore Faisal Kamran said violence against women and life-threatening attacks would not be tolerated.

He said those involved in violence under the pretext of domestic disputes would be brought to justice.