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Girl strangled by family for love marriage

LAHOREA 19-year-old girl was strangled by her father, brothers and stepmother for love marriage in the Lower Mall police limits on Thursday. Police removed the body to morgue for autopsy and registered a case against accused Allah Ditta, father, Sarfaraz, Imtiaz, brothers, and Mussarat Bibi, stepmother. Nida had married by

By our correspondents
April 24, 2015
LAHORE
A 19-year-old girl was strangled by her father, brothers and stepmother for love marriage in the Lower Mall police limits on Thursday.
Police removed the body to morgue for autopsy and registered a case against accused Allah Ditta, father, Sarfaraz, Imtiaz, brothers, and Mussarat Bibi, stepmother.
Nida had married by her choice a few months ago. Her family members were opposed to her love marriage. They called her to their home and strangled her. Police arrested Allah Ditta, Sarfaraz and Musrat Bibi while Imtiaz managed to flee.
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