Woman, daughter killed in Swat

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SWAT: A man shot dead his daughter-in-law and an 11-month-old granddaughter in Kokarai village in the suburbs of Mingora here on Monday, the police said.

Kokarai police station officials said that the accused, Liaqat Ali alias Gustam went to his son’s house and opened fire on his daughter-in-law, Kainat, and 11-month-old granddaughter, Marina, killing them on the spot.

The reason for the murder is said to be a domestic dispute. Kokarai police station SHO Nasir Rafiq said the accused had been arrested and a case of double murder registered against him.

Published in Dawn, January 9th, 2024

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