Police officials recovered a pistol from the crime scene. —File Photo

SARGODHA Six members of a family were found dead at their home in Sargodha, DawnNews reported on Sunday.

The deceased family members of a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officer Muhammad Aslam included his wife, four daughters and a son. Aslam found them dead in his house after he returned from Fajr prayers.

A pistol was recovered by police officials from the house and suspect the son to be the main culprit.

Officials said the son, Atif, killed his mother and three sisters before committing suicide.

Aslam told officials he has no personal enmity. —DawnNews

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