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Pakistani journalist arrested for alleged involvement in daughter-in-law’s murder

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A journalist was arrested by Pakistani police on accusations he aided his son who allegedly beat his wife to death in their suburban home.

Police officer Mohammad Faizan said Ayaz Amir, a well-known columnist and TV political analyst in Pakistan, appeared in court in the capital of Islamabad on Sunday accused of aiding his son, FOX news reported.

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Police were said to be looking into his alleged role in the death of Sara Inam, 37, who married Amir’s son, Shahnawaz, four months ago.

Inam was allegedly killed Friday by Shahnawaz at the couple’s home after a fight over a family issue. Shahnawaz was arrested and police say he confessed to hitting his wife repeatedly with a dumbbell and then later tried to hide her body in a bathtub, FOX reported.