‘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 23rd, 2013.
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 23rd, 2013.