Retired brigadier, three family members murdered in Rawalpindi

Published October 1, 2013
The murders took place in the residential area of a private medical centre - File Photo
The murders took place in the residential area of a private medical centre - File Photo

RAWALPINDI: A retired brigadier, his wife and two daughters were killed by firing in Gulistan Colony on Tuesday, DawnNews reported.

Doctor Sikander Malik was the principle of the private medical college, and was residing within the medical facility's residential area.

Unknown men entered Brigadier (rtd) Doctor Sikander Malik's home, in the residential area of a private medical centre in Rawalpindi, and shot him in the head, along with his wife and two daughters.

His son was also injured during the firing.

Immediate medical aid was provided to him, and his condition was reported as out of danger. However, he is still unable to give a statement.

After they were informed of the incident, the hospital administration and agency personnel arrived at the scene.

An investigation into the incident was under way.

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