Youth poisoned

Published April 10, 2008

SAHIWAL, April 9: A youth was allegedly poisoned by his friends suspecting that he had illicit relations with a girl.

Reports said Abdul Jabar, a resident of 78/4-R, was invited by his three friends, Saeed, Farooq and Mudassar, at an outhouse, where he was allegedly served some poisonous drink. On returning home, Jabbar’s condition deteriorated. Later, he died.

— Correspondent

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