Man kills wife, commits suicide

Published November 2, 2003

KASUR, Nov 1: A man allegedly committed suicide after shooting his wife on Saturday at Gaga Sarai village, Phoolnagar.

Barkat Ali had contracted marriage with Rukhsana Bibi some three years ago, but they would often quarrel with each other. These days Rukhsana was living with her parents. On Saturday, Barkat went to fetch her wife, but she refused. He fell into a rage and shot dead his wife. Later, Barkat also shot himself to death.

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