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Crime
Pakistani man kills two grandsons, wounds wife and daughter‑in‑law over prayer refusal
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🗓 25 Aug 2026, 12:02 AM
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A man in Pakistan shot dead his two grandsons and critically injured his wife and daughter‑in‑law after they refused to offer prayers, according to local reports.
A resident of Pakistan allegedly opened fire on his own family, killing two young grandsons and leaving his wife and daughter‑in‑law in critical condition. The incident was reported by local media sources on Sunday.
The motive, as described in the reports, was the victims' refusal to perform the prescribed prayers. The man is said to have confronted them about the omission and, in a violent outburst, used a firearm.
Medical officials confirmed that the two grandsons died at the scene, while the wife and daughter‑in‑law were rushed to a nearby hospital where they remain in intensive care. Police have opened a criminal investigation into the homicide and are seeking to apprehend the suspect.
Authorities have not released further details about the family’s background or the exact location of the crime, but the case highlights rising concerns over domestic violence and religious‑based conflicts in the region.
The motive, as described in the reports, was the victims' refusal to perform the prescribed prayers. The man is said to have confronted them about the omission and, in a violent outburst, used a firearm.
Medical officials confirmed that the two grandsons died at the scene, while the wife and daughter‑in‑law were rushed to a nearby hospital where they remain in intensive care. Police have opened a criminal investigation into the homicide and are seeking to apprehend the suspect.
Authorities have not released further details about the family’s background or the exact location of the crime, but the case highlights rising concerns over domestic violence and religious‑based conflicts in the region.