SARGOTHA: A young man committed suicide over a petty issue within the jurisdiction of Nowshera police station on Saturday.

According to police, Ameer Hassan, resident of Kufri village, Khushab, shot himself with a pistol after a dispute with his family over some domestic issues. As a result, he suffered severe bullet injury and died on the spot.

Police handed over the body to the family after completion of medico-legal formalities. Further investigation was underway. The incident has created a mourning atmosphere in the house of the deceased.