Man kills wife over domestic dispute

Published November 16, 2001

SUKKUR, Nov 15: A woman, Zarina Jakhrani (22), was gunned down by her husband, Daro Jakhrani, over a domestic dispute in Darogho Jakhrani village, Jacobabad District, the other day.

Police claimed that Zarina had been married to Daro Jahkrani some years back and both were living a peaceful life. However, he did not allow his wife to visit her parents’ house.

When her mother came to take her home, the husband did not allow her to do so.

Later, he became so enraged that he shot his wife dead and fled.—Correspondent

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