GUJAR KHAN: A man was killed, allegedly by his father in law, in the Bhai Khan village on Thursday.

The victim, a resident of Dhoke Mohazam Ali, had been residing with his family in his in laws’ home in Bhai Khan. His brother Qazi Mohammad Mushtaq told Gujar Khan police that, on Thursday, he developed differences with him in laws and wanted to bring his wife and children to Dhoke Mohazam Ali.

His father in law then allegedly shot him, and he died while he was being moved to the hospital, Mr Yasin said.

Gujar Khan police have shifted the victim’s body to the hospital for an autopsy, and have begun an investigation.

Meanwhile, Aamir Mahmood was allegedly beaten to death by his in laws, including his former wife, in the Barki Jaded area of Gujar Khan city. Mahboob had divorced his first wife and married another woman. His in laws, including the brothers and mothers of his ex-wife allegedly attacked him while he was at home.

Published in Dawn, February 5th, 2016

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