Property dispute?: 3 siblings murdered in their sleep in Faisalabad

The deceased were orphans and between 10 and 16 years of age.

FAISALABAD: Three siblings were murdered while they were sleeping at their home in the Tandlianwala area of Faisalabad, Express News reported on Friday.

According to initial details, the three children were killed because of a property dispute. There were torture marks on the victims' bodies and a sharp instrument was used to murder them.

It was reported that the deceased were orphans and were between 10 and 16 years of age. A sister along with her two brothers was murdered.

Relative of the victims Ilyas said that he found the three children dead in their house. He added that he had to break the door to enter the house as no one was opening the door.

The bodies of the deceased were taken into police custody and sent for post-mortem analysis.

Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif took notice of the incident and has asked for details regarding the murders from RPO Faisalabad.

He also ordered the police to arrest the killers as soon as possible.

Police arrested four people who are believed to be involved in the crime. Among these suspects are the children's aunt and her three children.