Woman killed over notorious tradition of honor

LARKANA: An unmarried woman was killed over notorious tradition of honor in village Sachel Bux Jagirani within the limits of Kanga Police Station near Larkana on Sunday, villagers said.

On information, the police reached the spot and shifted the body to Chandka Medical College Hospital for medico-legal formalities. The police claimed that the woman, Zuhra Khatoon Jagirani, aged 29, was shot dead by her cousin while the villagers told media that she was killed by her brother.

The police have arrested one accused Guddu Jagirani. The raids were underway for arresting other accused, they said. SSP Shabir Sethar directed the relevant police to register an FIR on behalf of the state.