BAHAWALNAGAR: Two youths killed their father over money here on Saturday.

B-Division Station House Officer Mushtaq Bajwa said Muhammad Amin, 52, drawing instructor at the Government Colony High School, was killed by his sons -- Fahad, 19, and Shahid 22.

He said Amin recently sold an animal and gave some amount from the sale to his family for Eid shopping.

Fahad and Shahid, however, demanded more money and on his refusal, Fahad shot at and injured him. He said that when injured Amin fell, his other son attacked him with a knife.

The police arrested both brothers and recovered weapons from them.

KILLED: Police killed a gunman in an encounter in Marot Police Station limits.

According to the police, four gunmen were trying to escape after a robbery in Chak HR/325. When police chased them, the gang took cover in fields and opened fire on the police.

The police claimed that one robber was killed by the firing of his own accomplices, whereas another injured dacoit was arrested.

The police said two robbers escaped and were still at large.

District Police Officer Qadoos Baig said that they were in the process of identifying the gunmen.

Published in Dawn, July 26th, 2020