SHEIKHUPURA, Nov 27: A penniless man on Sunday slapped to death his 18-month-old child for demanding milk in Muridke. Reports said that Ali Haider was crying for milk, but his poor father could not arrange it. Ajmal, a labourer, out of frustration, reportedly slapped across the face of his innocent child to keep him quiet. Within no time the condition of the child became deteriorated and he died after sometime. Family sources said that accused Ajmal had no money to buy milk for his son.

INJURED: A retired armyman was injured on resistance during a robbery attempt in Chak 36 Baroia.

Three armed robbers were looting passersby after setting up a picket on Safdarabad Road, Sangla Hill. Armed robbers also intercepted Sajid Iqbal and tried to loot him. For holding them out, bandits opened fire on him, injuring him seriously. He was shifted to a nearby hospital.

Sangla Hill Sadar police are investigating.