Man kills son, daughter-in-law in Charsadda

CHARSADDA: A man allegedly shot dead his son and daughter-in-law following an argument in the Tangi area of Charsadda district on Saturday, the police said.

They said the accused, Jahangir, opened fire on his son, Sultan Shah, and daughter-in-law, killing them on the spot.

The accused escaped the area after the incident.

The motive behind the incident was stated to be a petty issue.

Published in Dawn, July 6th, 2025

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