A heart-wrenching tragedy occurred In Alipur's Midwala area where a tailor Sajjad Khokhar resorted to an unimaginable act of brutality apparently over the so-called ‘burden of poverty and hardship’ mercilessly killing his wife and seven innocent children — aged between six months and seven years — sharp hammer.
A heavy contingent of police including SDPO Alipur, SHO President Ismat Abbas, and dedicated teams reached the crime scene and arrested accused Sajjad Khokhar.
Ali Pur DPO Syed Hasnain Haider vowed to complete the legal course of action and investigation against the accused.
Punjab CM takes notice
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif took notice of the incident and sought a report from the Punjab IG.
She expressed grief over the loss of innocent children and the murder of woman in the incident that sent shock waves into the small town of South Punjab Ali pur.
What happened?
The shocking incident of the murder of eight people occurred in in Madwala area of Alipur.
The head of the house killed his wife and seven innocent children with a sharp instrument due to alleged domestic abuse.
In Sadar Alipur police station limits, the accused committed a bloodbath in his house as he massacred his wife and seven innocent children after Sajjad got into a quarrel with his wife over an unknown issue.