Man killed for honour

Published February 13, 2013

NOWSHERA, Feb 13: A man was killed allegedly over an honour-related incident in Risalpur area here on Wednesday.

Official sources said the victim was attacked by his father-in-law with an axe on suspicion of having illicit relations with his wife. He died instantly. The accused escaped the area after the incident.

Meanwhile, a man committed suicide on Wednesday. Police said Zahir Shah, resident of Behram Kalay, shot himself dead over extreme poverty. The police registered the case on the complaint of Razia, wife of Zahir Shah. —Correspondent

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