MUZAFFARGARH: A man was killed and another injured critically on Thursday morning in firing by their relatives when they were on their way to appear in a court at Mauza Kotla Sultan Shah near Bhandewala Chowk.

Reports said Safdar and Javed riding a motorcycle were on their way to Jatoi tehsil court for appearing in a case when their relatives opened fire. As a result Safdar died on the spot while Javed received serious injuries and was shifted to hospital for treatment.

After receipt of information, a police contingent reached the spot and cordoned off the area. Police have shifted the body for autopsy and registered a case. Correspondent