Private school owner shot dead over property dispute

A 55-year-old private school owner was today shot dead while another person was injured in a firing incident at old city area here, police said.

Taki Raza (55), who ran a private school, was shot by Laeek Abbas over property dispute in Patanalah locality, they said.

Raza was rushed to a trauma center where he was declared dead, police said, adding one Munne was also injured in the firing and was admitted to the trauma center.

The accused, Laeek, who has a criminal history, has been arrested, police said.