MARDAN: An army man was killed and his wife received critical injuries when his uncle allegedly opened fire on them in Katlang tehsil here on Friday.

Preliminary investigations by officials of Kharki police station revealed that the alleged killer, Yousaf Khan, entered the house of his nephew, Mohammad Farooq in Alo Shagai area, and opened fire over the inmates. As a result, the police said, Farooq, 31, who was serving in army, died on the spot, while his wife, Naveeda, sustained critical injuries. The accused escaped after the incident.

The officials said motive behind the murder was stated to a women-related dispute as both parties had exchanged harsh words with each other a few days ago.

The police registered FIR on the complaint of injured Naveeda against Yousaf Khan and his daughter, Saeeda. The police arrested Saeeda during a raid on the house of Yousaf.