MORO: A woman and youth were shot dead allegedly for having illicit relations in village Mohabat Lashari within the precincts of Sidhoja police station on Sunday.

According to police, the ghastly incident took place in Mohabbat Lashari village near Moro town of Sindh, where accused shot dead Saddam Magsi, aged 28, son of Ameerjan Magsi, and Zameeran Magsi, 35, wife of Maula Bux Magsi. The accused fled soon after committing the crime.

The police shifted their bodies to Moro hospital for medico-legal formalities and later handed over to the heirs. The incident has created a mourning atmosphere in the village, while a tense situation also prevailed. The police have started a probe into the incident. No arrest could be reported till filing this news.