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LODHRAN, Jul 25 (APP):Police claimed to have arrested three suspects including the prime suspect involved in murder of an elderly man during a domestic dispute over dowry issue in the Adam Wahan area.
According to DSP Sadar Abid Hussain Bhalla, the conflict began between a husband and wife over the possession of a buffalo that had been given as dowry. Following the argument, the wife left her husband’s home and returned to her parents’ house. She later came back to her in-laws’ residence accompanied by her brothers.
An altercation broke out upon their arrival, during which the brothers allegedly assaulted the woman’s father-in-law with sticks. The elderly man sustained severe injuries and died on the spot.
As soon as the incident was reported, SHO Sadar police station, Imran Gujjar, reached the scene with his team. A case was registered and police arrested the nominated suspects including key suspect Akhtar.
District Police Officer (DPO) Capt (retd) Ali bin Tariq, took notice of the incident and assured the public that no one would be allowed to take the law into their own hands. He added that all resources were being utilized to ensure justice.