DUSHANBE, October 12, Asia-Plus -- A robber broke into the residence of Mahkamov in the Kistakuz settlement, Sughd province yesterday, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said.

The burglar killed two underage sisters, the 16-year-old Homida and the 12-year-old Zuhro, who were at home, and seized $100 and jewelries.      

            Local police are carrying out operation to seek the murderer and an investigation is under way.