DERA GHAZI KHAN: A man allegedly killed his widowed sister over accusations of a relationship in the jurisdiction of Shah Wali police station in Rujhan, Rajanpur district.

In his complaint, local farmer Suali said that his son Ali Hassan shot dead his 30-year-old widowed daughter, Guli Mai, on allegations of having a relation with an unidentified person.

The complainant said that Ali Hassan stormed into their family home armed with a pistol and opened fire, killing her on the spot.

The Shah Wali police have registered a case against the accused under sections 302 and 311 of the PPC.

Published in Dawn, August 13th, 2025

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