Farmer, son shot dead by POs

Published November 15, 2006

SIALKOT, Nov 14: A farmer and his son were shot dead on Tuesday by proclaimed offenders over an old enmity in Malkhaanwala village, Sambrial.

Muhammad Sharif (62) and his son Ehsan (27) were working in their fields when POs Falak Sher alias Sheri and Asif alias Asu and their two accomplices came there and opened fire on them. Both of them died on the spot. Later, the killers fled while resorting to aerial firing.

Sambrial police have registered a case against the four accused.

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