BAHAWALNAGAR: A young bride was allegedly stabbed to death by her father during her wedding ceremony on Monday night, for marrying a neighbour against his will at Chak 35, Fateh, Chishtian.

As per police sources, the victim, Sonia (18), a resident of Chak 35, Fateh, wanted to marry her neighbour Rehman.

Sonia’s family initially opposed the proposal, but on her insistence finally agreed to their marriage, after which their engagement was held a few days ago.

However, Sonia’s father Afzal kept opposing the marriage.

On Monday night, when the wedding was being held, Afzal stabbed Sonia repeatedly, leaving her dead on the spot.

The victim’s mother, Abida, has lodged a murder case at Chishtian Saddar police station on Tuesday against her husband, who had escaped after committing the crime.

However, a police spokesperson told Dawn that the suspect has been arrested while trying to flee the town and was being interrogated.

Source: Dawn