MANSEHRA, Dec 16: A man allegedly shot dead his father and an uncle and injured another uncle over a money dispute in Pakhwal area on Friday, police said.

The accused, Mohammad Akbar, an Afghan refugee, opened fire on his father Khud-ai Noor after the latter demanded his money back. While fleeing from the scene, the accused started firing to scare aw-ay other inmates of the house.

As a result, his two uncles Mohammad Haroon and Mohammad Khalid were critically injured. Haroon died on way to hospital.

The city police station after lodging FIR on the complaint of Abdul Khaliq started search for the accused.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Shaukat was killed and his friends Mohammad Nasir and Mubarak sustained injuries when the car they were traveling in fell into Kunhar River in Balakot. —Correspondent

Opinion

Editorial

Dangerous law
Updated 17 May, 2024

Dangerous law

It must remember that the same law can be weaponised against it one day, just as Peca was when the PTI took power.
Uncalled for pressure
17 May, 2024

Uncalled for pressure

THE recent press conferences by Senators Faisal Vawda and Talal Chaudhry, where they demanded evidence from judges...
KP tussle
17 May, 2024

KP tussle

THE growing war of words between KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi is affecting...
Dubai properties
Updated 16 May, 2024

Dubai properties

It is hoped that any investigation that is conducted will be fair and that no wrongdoing will be excused.
In good faith
16 May, 2024

In good faith

THE ‘P’ in PTI might as well stand for perplexing. After a constant yo-yoing around holding talks, the PTI has...
CTDs’ shortcomings
16 May, 2024

CTDs’ shortcomings

WHILE threats from terrorist groups need to be countered on the battlefield through military means, long-term ...