A young man was allegedly set on fire by his cousins in Okara’s Fazawala village. He was taken to the DHQ hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries.

According to reports, Afzal was doused with petrol by his cousins and set ablaze after because he had slapped his cousin’s wife.

Afzal’s father confirmed the news and said that his nephews killed his son, adding that his nephews had also come to their house on Muharram 10 and had fought with Afzal.

The father shared that the reason behind the conflict between Afzal and his cousins was that Afzal had slapped his sister-in-law.

Police have initiated an inquiry into the incident.