Couple killed for 'honour' in Lahore

Couple killed for 'honour' in Lahore

Crime

Police were trying to break in when the suspects stabbed victims to death

LAHORE (Dunya News) – A couple was killed on the pretext of honour in Wahdat Colony area on late Friday.

Police said a man in connivance with his sister’s husband killed his sister and a man with whom she was currently residing in Wahdat colony.

Police said upon receiving information of a robbery incident a police team arrived at the scene, but found door locked. Officials tried to break in to save the hostages, but to no avail. The suspects stabbed the victims to death and were later arrested.

The deceased were identified as Umm-e-Kalsoom and Usama, whereas the prime suspects were identified as Bilal and her sister’s husband Shafqat. Police recovered pistol, bullets and dagger from the crime scene.

A case was registered and investigation was launched to bring the culprits to justice.