In a shocking incident, a labourer was allegedly shot dead by his employer in the Ghakhar Mandi area of Gujranwala here on Tuesday for demanding his salary.

According to police, the worker demanded his wages from his owner and the issue led to a heated debate.

The accused shot at labourer and wounded him. The victim was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police have registered a case against the attacker on a complaint of the victim’s father and launched an investigation.