Dispute over land: Man, nephew injured in firing

RATODERO: A man and his nephew were injured in firing on Tuesday morning within the limits of Market police station, Larkana. The dispute between the two relatives started over the ownership of land. Their relatives told the media that Ghulam Shabir Jatoi went to his uncle, Akbar Jatoi, to resolve the issue through the leader of the community when the two started to fight. Both the men took out their pistols and opened fire at each other. As a result, the two sustained injuries and were rushed to Chandka Medical College Hospital, Larkana, for treatment. Since their conditions were not improving, the families brought the victims to Karachi. The police have started investigations.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 18^th, 2013.