TAXILA, June 25: A man allegedly killed his brother-in-law over family dispute in the limits of Hassanabdal police station on Monday.

Police sources said that Waris Khan, a resident of Mardan, contracted fifth marriage with the sister of F.W. but later differences developed among their family members.

On Monday, F.W. along with his friend I.K came to Manoon Nagar where Waris Khan lived, shot him dead and fled away.

Hassanabdal police registered a murder case against the nominated accused and started further investigation.

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