MUZAFFARGARH - A couple who had married against their families' wishes was allegedly found murdered in the Alipur tehsil of district Muzaffargarh, police said on Thursday. The bodies were recovered from a field in Basti Desi, Mouza Ghari, within the jurisdiction of the Seetpur police station.
Police reported that Lal Hussain had married a woman of his choice about a year ago, despite opposition from her family. The couple was found dead with multiple wounds inflicted by sharp-edged weapons, suggesting they had been brutally murdered before their bodies were dumped in the field by unidentified assailants. Upon receiving information, police reached the scene, shifted the bodies to a hospital for medico-legal procedures, and collected evidence from the area.
Seetpur Police have registered a case and launched investigations to trace and arrest those responsible for the double murder. Police officials said that the motive behind the killings and the identities of the perpetrators would be determined after a thorough investigation.
Two Arrested for Blackmailing Medical Store Owners
Two men, reportedly residents of Multan, were detained in Kot Addu’s Sultan Colony after allegedly impersonating journalists and health department officials in an attempt to conduct a raid on a medical store. According to sources, the suspects introduced themselves as drug inspectors and contacted health authorities, allegedly seeking orders to have the medical store sealed. However, the situation raised suspicion among the store owners and local residents, who intervened and apprehended the two individuals on the spot.
Eyewitnesses said the suspects were restrained after their identities and claims appeared questionable. They were subsequently handed over to the Sultan Colony police post for further action. Meanwhile, Kot Addu Deputy District Health Officer (DDHO) Dr. Muhammad Raza submitted an application to Police Station Sinawan, requesting legal proceedings against the accused.
Police have launched an investigation into the matter following receipt of the complaint, while legal formalities for the registration of a case against the suspects are currently underway.
