LAHORE, Feb 14: A young man was shot dead allegedly by his neighbour over a six-month-old dispute in Nishtar Colony on Wednesday.

Police said Latif, 28, was present at his shop in Suleman Park when Anees came there and opened fire on him. A bullet pierced through Latif’s face causing his death instantly. Anees made good his escape.

According to the SHO, they had a quarrel over some issue some six months ago and had exchanged heated arguments thrice since then.

Police have registered a case against Anees on the complaint of Abdul Razzaq, the brother of Latif.

A man, around 40, was found murdered in mysterious circumstances in Johar Town.

Police said the body was recovered from an empty plot in F-II Block with a bullet injury in his head.

They termed it a target killing as they had recovered some cash and cigarettes from his pocket.

The body has been removed to the morgue for autopsy.