Girl shot dead by brother in suspected honour killing

In a suspected case of honour killing, a 20-year old girl was allegedly shot dead by her brother for eloping with a boy from a different community in Khatozi.

In a suspected case of honour killing, a 20-year old girl was allegedly shot dead by her brother for eloping with a boy from a different community in Khatozi town here.

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The girl, Rahila was killed by her brother Wasim last night in a fit of rage when she returned home, police said.

The younger brother of the victim has lodged an FIR and a manhunt has been launched to nab the accused, they added.