A man was killed during a dispute with his in-laws in the Sachal area of Karachi, police said, adding that the main suspect fled the scene with his sons after the incident.
According to police officials, the killing took place in huts near Jamali Bridge on the Super Highway. An argument broke out between the victim and his father-in-law, which escalated into violence.
Police said the father-in-law, assisted by his sons, attacked the victim with sticks during the quarrel.
Rescue officials said volunteers of the Chhipa Welfare Association reached the location after receiving information about the incident. The body was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for medico-legal formalities.
The deceased was identified as Ram Ji, 32, son of Sachu.
Sachal Station House Officer (SHO) Shabbir Hussain confirmed that the homicide took place, adding that initial findings pointed to a domestic dispute. Preliminary investigations show that Ram Ji had an argument with his father-in-law. During the quarrel, the father-in-law, along with his sons, assaulted him with sticks, which led to his death, the SHO said.
The SHO said the father-in-law escaped from the scene with his sons, while efforts to trace them and continue the investigation are underway.