ATTOCK, Dec 26: Police have arrested a man on charges of murdering his wife in Dhoke Maiki village of Fatehjang police area, police said on Wednesday.

According to police, the incident came to light when some people of the area informed the police that a woman was being laid to rest in suspicious manner by her in-laws.

Some of her relatives even told the police that she was actually murdered by her husband over a domestic dispute.

The local police rushed to the scene along with some local notables  to inquire the incident.  During arguments with the deceased woman’s relatives and record of their initial statements, the police got suspicious.

Meanwhile, Mansoor Hussain, a resident of Bhindar village was killed when his tractor overturned.

A 22-year-old boy was also killed, when he was hit by a Multan-bound express train near Fatehjang railway station.

Opinion

Merging for what?

Merging for what?

The concern is that if the government is thinking of cutting costs through the merger, we might even lose the functionality levels we currently have.

Editorial

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 ...
Reserved seats
Updated 15 May, 2024

Reserved seats

The ECP's decisions and actions clearly need to be reviewed in light of the country’s laws.
Secretive state
15 May, 2024

Secretive state

THERE is a fresh push by the state to stamp out all criticism by using the alibi of protecting national interests....
Plague of rape
15 May, 2024

Plague of rape

FLAWED narratives about women — from being weak and vulnerable to provocative and culpable — have led to...