LAHORE: Bodies of a woman and her two daughters were found on Wednesday morning at the Chan Shah Graveyard in Lahore. According to the police, the incident is a case of suspected ‘honour’ killing.
The woman and two daughters were already dead while the other daughter, named Rabia, was shifted to a hospital in a critical condition.
As per Rabia’s statement, the girls’ father, Malik Asghar Ali, was killed in his second wife’s house in Sheikhpura a few days ago.
“Our brother-in-law Sajawal brought us to our father’s grave under the pretense of paying his respects but opened fire on them, She said.
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As a result of firing, her stepmother and two sisters died on the sot while she got injured, she told the police.
“Sajawal and the security guard who was with us, fled the scene after dumping the bodies in the graveyard while I managed to escape, injured,” Rabia further said.
Locals in the area informed the authorities and shifted the injured girl to the hospital.
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According to the authorities, the investigation into the case is underway.
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar has taken notice of the incident and directed the senior superintendent of Lahore police to submit a report.
