Boy killed by employer’s son

Published November 14, 2006

LAHORE, Nov 13: A boy was shot dead by the son of his employer over a monetary dispute in Chhung area on Monday. Police said Murtaza, 14, of Shahpur Kanjran worked at a hairdresser shop of Maloka and used to give daily-earned money to him.

Maloka’s son Jameel also used to visit the shop daily. On Monday, Jameel asked Murtaza to give him money. On his refusal, both had a scuffle and Jameel opened fire on Murtaza who succumbed to his injuries in Jinnah hospital.

DIES: A youth, who was shot injured by his rivals over an old enmity in Kahna on Oct 29, succumbed to his injuries in Jinnah hospital on Monday.

Police said Ijazat Ali, 23, had an old enmity with Mehmood alias Moodi in Chaddo village. The latter along with his accomplices had shot at the former.

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