Locals said the incident took place at Buthraiz Nullah of Gupis valley, about 150 kilometres from Gilgit. The attack came days after a warning from intelligence agencies of a possible attack in the valley. “Two men died in the firing, while three others are injured,” said a police official in Gahkuch, Ghizer. “We have started an investigation into the incident and will soon arrest the killers.”
Meanwhile, officials said the attackers have been identified. They added the gunmen hailed from Tangir valley, while one was a local. They said there was a dispute between these men over the sale and purchase of guns, adding the fight escalated on Tuesday and resulted in the casualties. Police said tribespeople from Darel and Tangir cross into Ghizer from their valleys and get involved in crimes and terrorist activities.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 29th, 2016.
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