Couple shot dead in front of minor son in Islamabad

Last updated on: 09 September,2023 06:08 pm

They were killed by relatives over a personal dispute, say police

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A man and his wife were shot dead in broad daylight by relatives over an alleged personal dispute in federal capital on Saturday.

The incident occurred in Sector I-11 when the couple were going to somewhere on a motorbike along with their two-year-old son.

After they fell on ground with bullet wounds, the child was standing near the parents while holding a feeder in his hand. The couple died on the support and their bodies have been shifted to hospital.

The victims have been identified as Zafar Iqbal and Rehana Sardar, police said, adding that they were killed by their relatives over a personal dispute.

Police said the suspects had been identified and raids were being conducted to arrest them.