SHEIKHUPURA, Jan 21: Two family members were killed while as many others were injured in a head-on collision between a car and a jeep on Muridke Road on Saturday.

The family was going to Muridke when a jeep coming from the opposite side collided with their car. Shafique and Shakila Bibi died on the spot, while Fraz and Komal sustained injuries and were taken to hospital.

SHOT DEAD: A watchman was shot dead by dacoits in Rasoolnagar early on Saturday.

Durghar Khan was on duty when he saw three suspects.

When he asked them about their identification, they shot him dead and escaped.

City B division police are investigating.

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