Boy kills uncle, injures sister

Published January 5, 2002

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 4: A young boy killed his uncle leaving his sister injured in Mohalla Khakwani as a result of a domestic clash.

According to details, Khalid Bibi, had some domestic differences with her husband, Taba Khan Khakwani, and was staying at her brother’s house with her daughter, Aarzoo Bibi.

On Thursday afternoon, her son, Asif Khan, came to his uncle’s house to take his mother and sister back home with him.

Neither of the two was willing, nor was Ajmal Khan in favour of sending them with Asif.

Their refusal to cooperate enraged Asif. He took out a 30-bore pistol and shot all three — his uncle, mother and sister.

The uncle, Ajmal Khan, died on way to the hospital. Aarzoo Bibi, his sister, was admitted to hospital. The City police has registered a case under section 302/324 PPC against Asif Khan.

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