Man shoots dead wife, 2 daughters over dispute in Pak

A man today brutally shot dead his wife and two daughters over domestic dispute in this northwestern city of Pakistan, police said.

Ibrahim along with his son-in-law opened fire at his wife and two daughters, killing them on the spot, they said.

The incident occurred in Zargar Abad area in interior Peshawar city. The reason behind the triple murder is stated to be domestic dispute.

The accused fled from the scene and have not been arrested yet.

According to police, a record 15 women have so far been killed in various incidents during the current year, including victims of honour killings. On June 28 last, four sisters were gunned down in Hussainia Mohallah.