Lahore police have arrested five suspects, including women, in a connection with the killing of two men over a marriage proposal.
According to the DIG Operations spokesperson, a case has been registered under sections 302, 109 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code for murder, abetment and common intention. Raids are being carried out to arrest the other suspects from both parties involved in the dispute.
Police said a man named Sarwar had talked to his brother Saeed for a marriage proposal for his son Allah Ditta. When Saeed refused, he and other suspects attacked Sarwar and his wife in the night. Police had Sarwar medically examined and registered a case on his complaint.
Later, Allah Ditta and other suspects allegedly shot Saeed dead. Saeed’s family members reached the spot, caught Allah Ditta, beat him up before shooting him dead.
Police said Majid, Rashidan Bibi and Nawaz have been arrested in Saeed’s murder, while Sulaiman Bibi and Zainab are in custody in Allah Ditta’s murder.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said, “No one is allowed to cross the limits of the law. The law is equal for everyone and respecting it is necessary.”
