Elderly man killed in celebratory firing

A 70-year-old man was killed and one person sustained injuries due to indiscriminate firing during an engagement ceremony in Kotri site area.

According to details, youth fired shots in the air in Khuda Ki Basti to celebrate the engagement as a result bullets hit two guests identified as Haji Akhtar and Rahim Pathan. Haji Akhtar died on the spot while injured Rahim was shifted to district headquarters hospital.

Police said that it was Khan Momin’s engagement ceremony which was taking place at his relative’s house. Young men started heavy firing with modern weapons which were heard far and wide.

DSP Kotri, Khan Muhammad Jokhio, and SHO site, Munir Hakro, reached the district hospital. They said that action would be taken, but even after 24 hours, no case had been registered.

According to the sources, there has been reconciliation between deceased and the shooters, due to which no case has been filed, while police have allegedly demanded a fee to remain silent.

Published in The Express Tribune May 5^th, 2024