Punjab University professor murdered in Lahore

LAHORE: A retired Punjab University professor was murdered at her house in Lahore on Tuesday.

The Punjab University's department of Molecular Genetics' retired professor Tahira was living alone at her residence in E-Block, according to the police.

When her daughter in Karachi could not be traced, PU's guards were informed of the murder through a relative, who had broken in and discovered the professor's body.

A sharp object was used to murder Tahira, informed the police sources.

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The police were informed of the incident, following which the Punjab Forensic Agency's officials reached the site and collected forensic evidence from the deceased's house.

The body was shifted to a hospital for post-mortem, and a case was registered.

Investigation into the matter has commenced, the police added.