Girl murdered over property dispute

Published November 4, 2001

VEHARI, Nov 3: A minor girl was shot dead, her mother and another women were injured over a property dispute at Chak No 575/EB here on Saturday.

According to details, Muhammad Riaz had a property dispute with his relatives Sakina Bibi and Parveen. He came to the house of Sakina to settle the dispute on Saturday. After exchange of hot words with the women, Riaz opened fire. As a result, Sakina’s 10-year-old daughter Kausar died on the spot while her mother and Parveen were injured.

The condition of both the women was stated to be critical at the DHQ Hospital.

Police registered a case against Raiz who was at large till late on Saturday night.

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