‘Honour killings’

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DERA MURAD JAMALI: Two men and as many women were gunned down on Monday allegedly for honour in the Lehri and Jhal Magsi areas.

According to police, Sabzal Jaat opened fire on his sister Hasina and a man in Jhal Magsi. The two died of multiple bullet wounds.

In Lehri district, Noor Muhammad Talani shot dead his cousin Lal Khatoon and Jumma Khan Talani, Levies officials said.

Published in Dawn, November 22nd, 2016

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