AZK: Eight people killed over old enmity

AZK: Eight people killed over old enmity
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Summary Eight people of the same family were shot dead over an old enmity in Azad Kashmir.

According to details, Raja Mushtaq and his son were murdered by Sarwar and his companions in Garoun area of Azad Kashmir two years ago over minor dispute.Since then, both families were at daggers drawn with each other.Early this morning, the heirs of Raja Mushtaq were on their way for case proceeding in session court Bhimbar when the rival party opened firing on them, killing eight people of the same family on spot. The assailants managed to flee away after the incident.According to police, both groups were close relatives.The bodies have been shifted to tehsil headquarters hospital Samani.Meanwhile, the police have cordoned off the area and an inquiry has been started for the arrest of killers.
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