Girl killed by fiance

Published November 16, 2008

FAISALABAD, Nov 15: A girl was murdered allegedly by her fiancé on suspicion in Razaabad here on Saturday.

Reports said Rabia of Chohar Majra left her home saying she was going to see her friend living in Razaabad. But her fiancé, Qamar, saw her with a boy and got infuriated. He attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon, injuring her seriously, and fled.

Rabia was taken to Allied Hospital where she died. Police sent the body for autopsy.

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