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Man stabbed to death by addict

By Our Correspondent
November 08, 2024
This representational image shows a police tape wrapped around a tree. — AFP/File
This representational image shows a police tape wrapped around a tree. — AFP/File

LAHORE:A young man was allegedly stabbed to death by his relative for preventing him from using drugs.

According to Model Town SP Akhlaq Ullah Tarrar, the police responded to an emergency 15 call, leading to the arrest of the suspect.The victim, identified as 32-year-old Ahmed Raza, reportedly confronted the accused addict Nazir who is a close relative of Raza. SP stated that the victim had barred Nazir from taking drugs and entering his house, sparking a heated exchange. Nazir allegedly attacked Raza with a knife.The police arrested the accused, registered a case and recovered the murder weapon from him.

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