A girl was allegedly murdered by her father and brother over a marriage dispute in Mauza Basti Sukhail Mahar, Kaloo Sial, within the limits of Dera Nawab Sahib police station, Tehsil Ahmedpur East, on Thursday.

According to police sources, the deceased, Salma (25), was scheduled to be married on Thursday. However, her father, Talib Hussain, and her brothers rejected her proposal on Wednesday evening and allegedly strangled her to death. The suspected killers reportedly took her body on a motorcycle and dumped it in nearby fields before fleeing.

Upon receiving information, Dera Nawab police rushed to the village and conducted an all-night search. After extensive efforts, the body was recovered from a mustard field and shifted to THQ Hospital, Ahmedpur East, for a post-mortem examination.

The police PRO confirmed that the Dera Nawab Sahib police are yet to register a first information report.

Reports said Salma was an adopted girl, raised by a woman named Amir Mai. Ms. Amir Mai had planned for Salma to marry a man in Hyderabad, but Salma’s father, Talib Hussain, reportedly disagreed with the arrangement. Talib, along with his sons, allegedly strangled Salma inside their house. Her rukhsati was scheduled for Thursday.

Source: Dawn