Double homicide erupts amidst second marriage dispute in Kharian

KHARIAN – A distressing incident unfolded in the jurisdiction of the Saddar police station near Charanwala Farm, District Kharian, where a husband and wife were brutally slain following a dispute over a second marriage, authorities reported on Wednesday.

The victims, identified as Jabbar and his spouse, fell victim to a shocking act of violence involving a group of nine suspects, according to local law enforcement.

Hailing from Chiniot, the couple had embarked upon a second marriage and were gainfully employed as laborers at the aforementioned farm.

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Law enforcement officials have sprung into action, launching a comprehensive investigation into the harrowing incident. A case has been formally lodged against four named individuals, with an additional five perpetrators yet to be identified. The police force has initiated a series of targeted raids in pursuit of the suspects, striving for their swift apprehension.

The gruesome double homicide has sent shockwaves throughout the community, shedding light on the urgent need for societal dialogue surrounding sensitive issues such as second marriages and the resolution of disputes through peaceful means. The local authorities remain committed to delivering justice for the victims and their grieving families.