9 family members killed, then burned in Multan: CPO Mahmood

MULTAN: Nine of a family were killed and then set on fire in Multan’s Ahsanabad area, according to City Police Officer Imran Mahmood.

CPO Mahmood said that the victims were killed by firing, while one victim is in critical condition.

Police said that the suspect identified as Ajmal killed his wife, children and sister-in-law with his father Zafar.

Ajmal used to work in Saudi Arabia and had returned a few days ago, police said, adding that both son and father have been arrested.

Investigation into the matter is underway, added police.