Life’s not a video game: Six injured in firing over kids’ squabble

GUJRANWALA: Six people, including a child, were injured on Tuesday in firing as a result of children’s fight. Girjakh police said that two children, Gulfam and Saddam, residents of the Alim Chowk area, fought over a video game. They said their parents intervened, leading to a fight between the adults. More family members from both sides joined the brawl. Some one from Gulfam’s family shot at the other side, injuring six of the people, including Saddam. They were taken to Civil Hospital, where doctors treating them said that Saddam was in critical condition. Police said they had not received a complaint yet.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 6^th, 2013.