‘Rivalry’: Seven shot dead by unidentified men

The bodies have been send for post-mortem examination.

SARGODHA: Seven people were shot dead and one was injured on Thursday by unidentified assailants. The injured man was taken to district headquarters hospital, where he was reported to be in a critical condition. Police said the deceased had all looked after cattle at the dera of a landlord. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination. The district police officer arrived at the scene and ordered an investigation into the incident. Police speculate that the incident was a result of an old rivalry.  They said the injured man was not in a condition to talk to the police. They said further action would be taken after his statement was recorded.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 23^rd, 2013.