Couple burned to death in Korangi

KARACHI: A couple was tortured and burnt to death allegedly by unidentified men in Korangi area of the metropolis on Thursday.

According to details, a 40-year old man, Shahid Khan and his wife Shamim, was allegedly tortured and burned to death by unknown men at their house in Korangi No-3 1/2, within the remit of Korangi Police Station.

According to Station House Police (SHO) Zaman town police station, Mohammad Ashfaq, two throat-slit and burnt bodies were recovered from a house and shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi for medico-legal formalities. He further said the incident appeared to be a result of old enmity.

Police have registered a case and started further investigation.