Five killed, two injured in Kandhkot clash

Author: Waheed Phulpoto

KANDHKOT: At least five people were killed and two others injured on Saturday in a clash between rival groups in Irslah Sabzoi village near Kandhkot.

Talking to Daily Times, DSP Ishtiaq Ahmed Arain said that the clash erupted over a piece of disputed agriculture land. “Usman Sabzoi and his accomplices attacked members of Irslah Sabzoi group when they were working on the land in Irslah Sabzoi village. Sain Bux, Najumddin, Abdul Wahab, Abdullah and Nooruddin died, while Gul Hassan and Muhammad Bux sustained severe injuries. Usman and his accomplices fled from the scene,” the DSP said.

After receiving the information, area police reached the spot.

A-Section Police SHO Gul Muhammad Mahar said that all the injured and bodies had been shifted to Kandhkot Hospital. “The bodies were later handed over to their families after the autopsies. The injured are said to be in stable condition,” the SHO said.

Published in Daily Times, June 25th, 2017.

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