Investigations into the incident are underway but the cause of the murders is not yet known. -File Photo

SARGODHA: Five members of a family have been murdered in Sargodha. The incident took place in Chak-48 which is just outside the city.

Those murdered include the owner of the house, Ghulam Rasool, his wife, his daughter and two grandsons. One member of the family was severely wounded and has been admitted into a hospital.

Investigations into the incident are underway but the cause of the murders is not yet known.

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