Youth shot dead in Makhu over dispute with sister’s in‑laws

Police officials from Makhu police station reported that a young man was shot dead near the village of Padri, which falls under the station's jurisdiction. The victim had travelled to his sister's in‑law's house to collect some personal items. According to local sources, a heated exchange broke out between the youth and members of his sister's family. The confrontation escalated, and the accused opened fire, fatally wounding the young man. Authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the homicide, citing an ongoing dispute between the parties as the motive.