Woman in Swat commits suicide

Naseebullah, an official of Khwazakhela police, said the incident occurred in Landay Kas area of Mingora

MINGORA: A woman in Khwazakhela, Swat allegedly committed suicide by shooting herself on Wednesday.

Naseebullah, an official of Khwazakhela police, said the incident occurred in Landay Kas where Muhammad Akbar reported his wife killed herself. The husband said he was out of the house when he heard the news.

The official said Akbar reached his residence and saw Afsar Bibi lying dead with a pistol in her hand.

The body was taken to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital for a post-mortem and further investigation is under way. The woman reportedly committed suicide over a family dispute.