3 dead, 3 injured in Hyderabad firing incident

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3 dead, 3 injured in Hyderabad firing incident

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At least two people were killed and three others were injured in firing in Hyderabad.

05 November,2012 06:52 am

Unknown armed men, riding on motorcycle, opened fire at Haider Chowk area of the city, killing three and injuring three others on the second consecutive day of violence in Hyderabad.According to details, an office of a local religious party was targeted in the attack.Police and rescue workers reached the spot and shifted the injured to Civil Hospital.Panic gripped the people of adjoining areas and busniess activies came to a halt following the shooting.Police cordoned off the area after the incident and launched a search operation. At least 10 people were arrested and arms were also recovered from their possession.