FAISALABAD, Jan 19: Two minor children fell prey to a property dispute between their father and cousin in Ali Town here on Saturday.

Reportedly, Nabeel Ahmed clashed with his uncle Gulzar Ahmed during a meeting at the latter’s house. The meeting had been convened by some elders of the family to settle a land dispute between the uncle and nephew.

Nabeel reportedly attacked Gulzar and other family members with a knife. Saira (10) and Zargham Ali (11) sustained serious wounds and died on way to hospital, Nazeeran Bibi, the wife of Gulzar, also sustained critical injuries.

Saddar police were after absconding Nabeel.

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