Bride shot dead in firing on newlywed couple's car in Gujranwala
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A newlywed bride was killed when gunmen opened fire on the couple’s car near Samanabad Chungi in Gujranwala, police said.
GUJRANWALA (Web Desk) — A bride was shot dead when gunmen opened fire on a car carrying the newly married couple to their wedding reception in Gujranwala, police said.
The incident occurred near Samanabad Chungi on Saturday night, just a day after the woman’s wedding.
According to police, the bride died in the shooting, while the circumstances surrounding the attack are being investigated.
Police said a case was registered against three suspects on the complaint of the victim’s father. The woman’s female friend has also been nominated in the case.
Investigators said the main suspect allegedly wanted to marry the victim, but her family had rejected his marriage proposal. The suspect is reportedly a relative of the woman’s friend, police added.
The suspects fled after the shooting, according to police.
Police said raids were being conducted to arrest the suspects, while further investigations were under way to establish the circumstances and motive behind the killing.