Land dispute turns deadly: suspect held after uncle’s killing in Taxila

WAH CANTT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Apr, 2026) Police on Sunday arrested a man accused of killing his uncle and injuring his cousin in a violent altercation stemming from a longstanding land dispute in the Bun Bohla area, within the jurisdiction of Taxila Police Station.

According to official sources, the suspect, identified as Nazim Shah, had been locked in a protracted disagreement with his uncle, Fayyaz Shah, over ownership of a piece of land. The dispute took a tragic turn on April 20, when a heated argument between the two allegedly escalated into gunfire.

Police said the accused, reportedly enraged during the exchange, drew a pistol and opened fire. Fayyaz Shah died at the scene, while his son, Zain Shah, sustained injuries and was shifted to hospital for treatment.

Following the incident, the suspect fled the area, prompting a swift response from Taxila Police. A targeted operation, supported by technical surveillance and human intelligence, led to his arrest five days later, officials confirmed.

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